For a more intense apricot flavor, use a high-quality apricot jam or preserves. If the dough becomes too soft while working with it, return it to the refrigerator for a few minutes to firm up. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Feel free to experiment with other fruit preserves, such as raspberry, strawberry, or blueberry. For a nutty flavor, add a sprinkle of finely chopped almonds or pecans to the top of the cookies before baking.
Apricot Cream Cheese Thumbprints
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME30 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs
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SERVING84 People
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VIEWS990
Delicate and delightful, these thumbprint cookies offer a symphony of flavors, combining the richness of cream cheese with the sweet tang of apricot. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any occasion that calls for a touch of elegance.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate12 g
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Cholesterol16 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein1 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium43 mg
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Sugar6 g
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Fat4 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View 5 mins In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and cream cheese until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
02 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest until well combined. (1-2 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View 5 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (3-5 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View 1 hrs Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator until firm, about 1 hour. This step is crucial for preventing the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
05 Step
Recipe View 0 mins Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
06 Step
Recipe View 0 mins Roll tablespoon-sized portions of the chilled dough into balls. Place the balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
07 Step
Recipe View 0 mins Using your thumb or the back of a small spoon, gently make an indentation in the center of each ball. Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of apricot preserves.
08 Step
Recipe View 15 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. For even baking, rotate the baking sheets halfway through the baking time.
09 Step
Recipe View 0 mins Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 Step
Recipe View 0 mins Once the cookies are completely cool, dust them generously with confectioners' sugar.
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Leanna Shanahan
Mar 26, 2025I tried these with raspberry jam and they were equally delicious. Thanks for the great recipe!
Idella Dietrich
Mar 2, 2024Easy to follow and the cookies turned out perfect. They look so pretty on my dessert platter.
Arthur Hauck
May 26, 2022These were a hit! Everyone loved the delicate lemon flavor paired with the apricot.
Teresa Deckow
May 22, 2022The chilling time is essential – don't skip it! My first batch spread way too much because I was impatient.
Berry Zulauf
Apr 4, 2022I added a pinch of salt to the dough and it really enhanced the flavors. Will definitely make these again.