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Guava cream cheese thumbprint cookies on a plate with a bite taken out

Guava Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies

Sweet, tangy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, these Guava Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies are a tropical twist on the classic thumbprint cookie. Soft, buttery dough filled with creamy guava jam creates a perfect balance of flavors — ideal for any occasion.
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Préparation 15 minutes
Cuisson 18 minutes
Temps total 35 minutes
Portions: 24 cookies
Plat: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Préparation Notes

Ingrédients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Filling & Topping
  • 1/2 cup guava jam or paste
  • powdered sugar for dusting, optional

Équipement

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire Rack

Préparation
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, cream together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture to form a soft dough.
  5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Press your thumb into the center of each ball to create a small indent.
  7. Fill each indent with a small amount of guava jam, being careful not to overfill.
  8. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Notes et conservation

You can substitute guava jam with mango, apricot, or passionfruit jam. For a vegan version, use dairy-free cream cheese and butter, and replace the egg yolk with a flax egg.