Description
Cheesy thumbprint cookies are a savory twist on the classic cookie. They are soft, buttery, and filled with your choice of cheese.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup jam or preserves for filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the butter and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Add the cheese, flour, salt, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Form dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Make an indentation in each ball with your thumb.
- Fill the indentation with jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Use different jams for variety.
- Adjust cheese type for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cheesy thumbprint cookies, savory cookies, cheese cookies