Decadent Almond Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies

Ingredients

- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Salted Butter, softened
- 3 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Almond Extract
- 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
- Additional Powdered Sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat your Oven:
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it's ready when the dough is prepared.

2. Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and cream cheese. Beat together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar to the mixture and continue to beat until everything is well incorporated.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract, blending until evenly combined.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour while continuing to mix on low speed. Mix until the dough is soft, smooth, and free of lumps.

3. Shape the Cookies:
- Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, portion out the dough. Roll each portion into a ball about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Gently press your thumb down into the center of each cookie to create an indentation.

4. Chill the Dough:
- Transfer the baking sheet with the cookies to the refrigerator and chill for about 30 minutes. This helps the cookies maintain their shape during baking.

5. Bake the Cookies:
- Once chilled, place the baking sheet into the preheated oven.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.

6. Cool and Finish:
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cool, lightly dust the tops with additional powdered sugar for a decorative finish.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time:
PT30M
30 minutes

- Cooking Time:
PT15M
15 minutes

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

- Almond Cookies
- Cream Cheese Dessert
- Thumbprint Cookies
- Easy Cookie Recipe
- Vanilla Almond Cookies
- Baking Recipe
- Sweet Treat
- Homemade Cookies
- Oven-Baked Cookies
- Holiday Cookies

Recipe Yield

Serves: 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1250

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