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Simple Apricot Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies

  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Chilling Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 57 minutes
  • Yield: About 24 cookies 1x

Description

Get ready to fall in love with these Simple Apricot Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies! This easy recipe brings together the rich creaminess of cream cheese with the fruity brightness of apricot jam, all tucked into a soft, buttery cookie base. Perfect for your next baking adventure, whether you’re looking for quick breakfast treats, easy dessert ideas, healthy snack alternatives (with minor adjustments), or festive holiday food ideas. The cookies are tender, flavorful, and irresistibly charming—a simple recipe that promises big rewards. If you’re hunting for breakfast ideas, dinner party desserts, or just craving a comforting, easy recipe to whip up, these thumbprint cookies are the perfect choice. The sweet aroma, the buttery texture, the bright fruitiness—you’ll want to bake them again and again!

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup apricot jam (or more as needed)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.

  2. Mix in the vanilla extract and salt.

  3. Gradually add the flour and mix just until combined. Do not overmix.

  4. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

  6. Scoop out tablespoon-sized amounts of dough, roll into balls, and place on prepared baking sheets.

  7. Make an indentation in the center of each ball using your thumb or a small spoon.

  8. Fill each indentation with a small amount of apricot jam.

  9. Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

  10. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

  11. Dust with powdered sugar if desired once fully cooled.

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