Festive Strawberry Cream Thumbprint Cookies
These delightful Festive Strawberry Cream Thumbprint Cookies are the perfect holiday treat, guaranteed to bring warmth and cheer to your Christmas gatherings. With a buttery and soft cookie base, enriched by the creamy texture of cream cheese, these cookies are packed with sweetness. Each cookie features a luscious dollop of strawberry preserves nestled in the center, topped with a decadent drizzle of melted white chocolate that adds a festive touch. Loved by family and friends alike, these cookies are sure to disappear quickly from your cookie platter, leaving behind fond memories of sweet holiday moments.
16
Servings
120
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Unsalted Butter
3/4 cup (softened)
Granulated Sugar
1 cup
Light Brown Sugar
3/4 cup
Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon
Cream Cheese
3 ounces (softened)
Eggs
2
Baking Soda
2 teaspoons
All-Purpose Flour
4 1/2 cups
White Chocolate Chips
2 3/4 cups (reserve 2 cups for drizzling)
Strawberry Preserves
1/2 cup (1 teaspoon per cookie for the middle)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, and softened cream cheese until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the baking soda until well combined.
4
Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing in half a cup at a time until fully incorporated and a dough forms.
5
Fold in 3/4 cup of white chocolate chips gently into the dough.
6
Prepare a baking sheet by spraying it with a nonstick cooking spray.
7
Roll the dough into balls about the size of walnuts and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Make an indentation in the center of each cookie using your thumb and fill each with 1 teaspoon of strawberry preserves.
8
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
9
In a double boiler, melt the reserved 2 cups of white chocolate chips until smooth. Use a fork to drizzle the melted chocolate over the cool cookies in a back-and-forth motion.
10
Serve the cookies warm or allow them to cool completely before enjoying.
Nutrition Information
6.5g
Fat
14g
Carbs
1.25g
Protein
7.4g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Festive Strawberry Cream Thumbprint Cookies?
They are buttery, soft cookies enriched with cream cheese, filled with strawberry preserves, and drizzled with melted white chocolate.
What ingredients are needed for the cookie base?
The base requires unsalted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, cream cheese, eggs, baking soda, and all-purpose flour.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes approximately 16 servings.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degrees Celsius.
How much cream cheese is used in the recipe?
You will need 3 ounces of softened cream cheese.
What type of flour is best for these cookies?
All-purpose flour is recommended, specifically 4 1/2 cups.
How many eggs are required?
The recipe calls for 2 eggs.
How much vanilla extract is needed?
You should use 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
What is the baking time for these thumbprint cookies?
Bake the cookies for 25 to 30 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
How do I prepare the dough for the thumbprint?
Roll the dough into balls about the size of walnuts and use your thumb to make an indentation in the center.
How much strawberry preserves goes into each cookie?
Fill each indentation with 1 teaspoon of strawberry preserves.
How many white chocolate chips are used in total?
The recipe uses 2 3/4 cups of white chocolate chips in total.
How are the white chocolate chips divided?
3/4 cup is folded into the dough, and 2 cups are reserved for melting and drizzling.
How should I prepare the baking sheet?
Spray the baking sheet with a nonstick cooking spray.
What is the best way to melt the white chocolate for the drizzle?
Melt the reserved white chocolate chips in a double boiler until smooth.
How do I apply the white chocolate drizzle?
Use a fork to drizzle the melted chocolate over the cool cookies in a back-and-forth motion.
Should the cookies be cool before drizzling?
Yes, the instructions recommend drizzling the melted chocolate over cool cookies.
Can these cookies be served warm?
Yes, you can serve them warm or allow them to cool completely before enjoying.
How many calories are in one serving?
Each serving contains approximately 120 calories.
What is the fat content per cookie?
Each cookie contains about 6.5g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
There are 14g of carbohydrates per serving.
What is the sugar content of these cookies?
There is 7.4g of sugar per serving.
How much protein is in each cookie?
Each serving provides 1.25g of protein.
Is there any fiber in these cookies?
The nutritional information indicates that fiber content is null.
What makes these cookies 'festive'?
The combination of red strawberry preserves and white chocolate drizzle creates a holiday-appropriate appearance.
What texture can I expect from the cookie?
The cookie has a buttery and soft base with a creamy texture from the cream cheese.
Do I need to cream the butter and sugar?
Yes, cream together the butter, sugars, vanilla, and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 10 main ingredients in this recipe.
What kind of sugar is used?
The recipe uses a combination of 1 cup granulated sugar and 3/4 cup light brown sugar.
How much baking soda is required?
The recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of baking soda.