Strawberries & Cream Thumbprints Cookie Recipe
I'm super excited to share this delightful Strawberries & Cream Thumbprints Cookie Recipe with you! 🍓
These cookies are perfect for any occasion, combining the sweet taste of strawberries with the creamy goodness of a smooth filling. Let's get baking!
Equipment
- To make these yummy cookies, I used the following equipment:
- Mixing bowls: Different sizes
- Electric mixer: Or a whisk
- Baking sheet: For baking cookies
- Parchment Paper: To line the baking sheet.
- Spoon: For measuring and filling
- Cooling rack: For cooling the cookies
- Small saucepan: For making the strawberry filling
- Make sure to have everything ready before starting.
- It makes the process so much smoother! 😊
Ingredients
Let’s gather the ingredients for these delicious cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Using fresh ingredients really makes a difference in the taste.
These lovely cookies will fill your kitchen with the sweet aroma of strawberries!
Instructions
Here's how I put it all together:
- Cream butter and sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat them together until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla and flour: Stir until a dough forms.
- Shape dough into balls: Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Make a thumbprint: Use your thumb to press into the center of each cookie.
- Fill with strawberry jam: Spoon a bit of jam into each indentation.
- Bake: In a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 mins.
- Prepare cream filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and almond extract until smooth.
Add cream to cookies: Once cookies are cool, fill the thumbprints with cream mixture. 😋
Notes
Here are some tips to keep in mind:
For a twist, try different fruit jams.
Chill the dough: If it feels too soft, chilling helps to firm it up.
Store cookies: In an airtight container for up to a week to stay fresh.
Freezing tips: These cookies freeze well; just leave out the cream until serving. 💡
Room temperature: Make sure your butter and cream cheese are at room temp for easy mixing.
I hope you have fun making and eating these delightful cookies. They’re a big hit at my house! 🍪❤️
Chill the dough: If it feels too soft, chilling helps to firm it up.
Store cookies: In an airtight container for up to a week to stay fresh.
Freezing tips: These cookies freeze well; just leave out the cream until serving. 💡
Room temperature: Make sure your butter and cream cheese are at room temp for easy mixing.
I hope you have fun making and eating these delightful cookies. They’re a big hit at my house! 🍪❤️