Christmas Thumb Print Cookies Recipe

Name: Christmas Thumb Print Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 cup light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 3/4 cups white chocolate chips, reserve 2 cups; 1/2 cup strawberry preserves, 1 tsp in the middle of each cookie

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, vanilla, and cream cheese. Add eggs and baking soda, then add the flour 1/2 cup at a time until incorporated.
3
Add 3/4 cup white morsels to the batter and mix.
4
Spray a cookie sheet with a nonstick cooking spray.
5
Make dough balls about the size of a walnut, then press your thumb in the middle of each cookie and fill the indent with 1 teaspoon of strawberry preserves.
6
Bake for 25 - 30 minutes, then remove cookies to cooling racks.
7
Melt 2 cups of the white morsels over a double boiler and melt until you have a smooth consistency. With a fork drizzle over cookies, back and fourth before they cool off. Eat warm or cool.

1942

kcal

Calories

Fat

267

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 cup light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Christmas Thumb Print Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Christmas Thumb Print Cookies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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