For best results, ensure the butter is properly softened before creaming with the sugar. This will create a lighter, more tender cookie. Don't overmix the dough, as this can lead to tough cookies. Mix until just combined. The depth of the indentation is important! Make sure it's deep enough to hold a good amount of the cream cheese filling. Keep an eye on the cookies during the second bake to prevent the filling from browning too much. If it starts to brown too quickly, you can tent the baking sheet with foil. These cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Sonya Henie
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PREP TIME0 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME0 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS16
Indulge in the melt-in-your-mouth perfection of these Thumbprint Cookies, where a buttery, delicate cookie cradles a luscious cream cheese filling. A delightful treat that's both elegant and comforting, perfect for any occasion.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate13 g
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Cholesterol37 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium66 mg
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Sugar5 g
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Fat8 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. (5 minutes)
02
Step
15 mins
Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting according to the recipe below. (15 minutes)
03
Step
3 mins
In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. (3 minutes)
04
Step
5 mins
Stir in the egg yolk until well combined. Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)
05
Step
7 mins
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Dip each ball into the lightly beaten egg whites, ensuring it's evenly coated. (7 minutes)
06
Step
5 mins
Place the coated dough balls 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Use your thumb or the rounded end of a wooden spoon to make a deep indentation in the center of each cookie. (5 minutes)
07
Step
10 mins
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and carefully fill each indentation with a generous dollop of Cream Cheese Frosting. (10 minutes)
08
Step
5 mins
Return the cookies to the oven and bake for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown and the filling is set. (5 minutes)
09
Step
2 mins
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 1 to 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (2 minutes)
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Clinton Reinger
Jun 29, 2025The cookies are beautiful and tasty. The cream cheese filling is to die for.
Jeromy Mann
Jun 19, 2025My kids loved helping me make these. They enjoyed rolling the dough and filling the indentations.
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Jarrett Ortiz
May 15, 2025I've made these cookies several times, and they always come out perfectly. The recipe is easy to follow, and the results are amazing!