Description
Soft, buttery cookies filled with creamy cheesecake and sweet raspberry preserves, these thumbprint cookies are perfect for any occasion! The combination of the rich, buttery cookie base, the smooth cheesecake filling, and the tangy raspberry preserve center makes these cookies a crowd-pleaser every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Condiments
- 1/4 cup Raspberry Preserves (for the sweet and tangy center of each cookie)
Baking & Spices
- 1 3/16 cups All-Purpose Flour (provides structure to the cookies)
- 1 3/16 cups Sugar (to sweeten both the dough and the cheesecake filling)
Dairy
- 8 tbsp Butter, salted (creates a rich, tender cookie base)
- 4 oz Cream Cheese, softened (gives the cheesecake filling its creamy texture)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the flour gradually, mixing until a soft dough forms. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm it up. - Preheat and Shape:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to make an indentation in the center of each ball. - Cheesecake Filling:
In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and a small portion of the sugar (about 2 tbsp) until smooth. Spoon a small amount of the cream cheese mixture into each cookie’s indentation. - Add Raspberry Preserves:
Place a dollop of raspberry preserves on top of the cream cheese filling in each cookie. - Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill the Dough: Don’t skip the chilling step. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes helps the cookies maintain their shape while baking and prevents spreading.
- Optional Garnish: For added flavor and texture, top with additional crushed raspberries or a drizzle of chocolate before serving.
- Storage: Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. They also freeze well for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg