Mom's Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies

Perfectly soft, delightfully buttery, and bursting with fruity flavor, Mom's Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies are your ultimate holiday (or anytime!) treat. The secret ingredient, cream cheese, adds a rich, tangy depth to the cookie dough, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture that pairs beautifully with sweet jam or fruit preserves like raspberry, apricot, or strawberry. These cookies are easy to make using simple pantry staples and come together in just 35 minutes, including prep and bake time. A delicate dusting of powdered sugar adds a festive touch, making them elegant enough for holiday cookie trays yet simple enough for a weekday indulgence. Whether enjoyed fresh or stored for up to two weeks, these thumbprint cookies are a timeless classic that feels like a warm hug from Mom.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup jam or fruit preserves of choice (e.g., raspberry, apricot, strawberry)
• 0.25 cup powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy, using either a hand mixer or stand mixer.

Step 3

Add the granulated sugar to the butter mixture and continue beating until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Mix in the vanilla extract until well incorporated.

Step 5

Gradually add the flour on low speed, mixing just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing.

Step 6

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into smooth balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 7

Using your thumb or the back of a small spoon, make an indentation in the center of each cookie. Be careful not to press all the way through the dough.

Step 8

Fill the indentations with about 1/2 teaspoon of your chosen jam or fruit preserves.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are just barely golden. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft.

Step 10

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Optionally, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness and presentation.

Step 12

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(898.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3989.5

Total Fat 234.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 145.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 642.2mg	0%
Sodium 436.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 449.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.7g	0%
Total Sugars 246.6g
Protein 34.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 209.1mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 557.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.1%

Protein: 3.4%

Carbs: 44.5%