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