5-Ingredient Raspberry Thumbprint Jam Cookies Recipe
These 5-Ingredient Raspberry Thumbprint Jam Cookies are a simple, delicious treat perfect for any occasion. With a tender buttery dough made from cream cheese and butter, these cookies are filled with sweet raspberry preserves, creating a perfect balance of texture and fruity flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes plus baking time, they’re an easy and delightful homemade dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 36 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 stick Unsalted Butter, softened
- 5 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup Sugar
Filling
- 1/3 cup Raspberry Preserves
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Cream Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, and 2/3 cup sugar. Mix on medium speed until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well incorporated.
- Add Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture. Continue mixing on low speed until a cohesive dough forms, ensuring not to overmix to keep the dough tender.
- Scoop Dough: Use a cookie scoop to portion out dough balls. Roll each ball gently between your palms to create smooth spheres and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each to allow for spreading.
- Create Indentation: Press your thumb or the back of a spoon gently into the center of each dough ball to create a small well. This will hold the jam filling during baking.
- Fill with Jam: Spoon about one teaspoon of raspberry preserves into each indentation. You may use a teaspoon or transfer the jam into a small Ziplock bag and snip off a corner for precise filling.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the edges and bottoms are golden brown, and the jam is slightly bubbly.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and transfer the cookies to a cooling rack. Allow them to cool completely before serving to let the dough firm up and the jam set.
Notes
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are soft for easier mixing and better texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and flaky.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Allow cookies to cool completely for best texture and to avoid jam spillover.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
