Cream Cheese Jam Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 6 oz (170g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 12 oz (340g) jam (choices include strawberry, raspberry, or apricot)

Directions:

1. Preparation: Start by heating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Get your baking sheets ready by lining them with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Cream Cheese: In a spacious mixing bowl, use an electric mixer at medium-high speed to cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar. Beat them until the mixture becomes light in color and fluffy, which should take around 5 minutes.
3. Add Vanilla: Pour vanilla extract into the creamed mixture and blend thoroughly.
4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Slowly add in the flour and salt to the mixture while keeping the mixer speed on low. Continue to mix until the ingredients are just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
5. Shape Cookies: With a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, take portions of the dough and roll them into smooth balls. Arrange these balls on your prepared baking sheets, spacing them out adequately.
6. Create Wells: Use the back of a clean measuring spoon to press gently into the center of each cookie ball, creating a well for the jam.
7. Add Jam: Spoon your choice of jam into the wells you’ve created in each cookie.
8. Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven. Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until you notice the edges have set but the cookies themselves remain light in color.

Enjoy these delectable Cream Cheese Jam Thumbprint Cookies once they’ve cooled a bit. Their soft texture combined with the sweet jam center makes them a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you prefer strawberry, raspberry, or apricot jam, these cookies are sure to delight.