Soft Chewy Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies
These soft chewy strawberry thumbprint cookies combine a buttery, cream cheese-infused dough with a luscious strawberry jam center, perfect for any occasion and easy to make at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups (312g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (160g) strawberry jam (seedless or homemade preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add granulated sugar, beating until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then, add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out dough balls, about 1 1/2 tablespoons (roughly 20g) each. Place them on your baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Using your thumb or the back of a teaspoon, gently press an indentation into the center of each dough ball.
- Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of strawberry jam into each indentation without overfilling.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and just beginning to turn golden.
- Remove from oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use cream cheese along with butter to keep cookies tender and chewy. Chill dough if too sticky or if kitchen is warm to prevent spreading. Use seedless strawberry jam for smooth texture. Avoid overfilling jam to prevent leaking. Room temperature ingredients blend better. Watch oven closely to avoid overbaking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2
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