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Mouthwatering Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies

Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies

Indulge in these mouthwatering cheesecake thumbprint cookies that blend cookie and cheesecake into a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar (plus more for rolling)
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Cheesecake Filling
  • 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  3. Gradually add the flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Roll dough into tablespoon-sized balls and coat each ball in granulated sugar.
  5. Press your thumb into the center of each ball to create a well.
  6. Chill the shaped cookies for 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Fill the center of each cookie with cheesecake filling.
  3. Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  4. Let cookies cool completely before serving or storing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These cookies can be customized with different extracts or add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for added flavor and texture.

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