How to Make Apricot Cream Cheese Thumbprints - A Step-by-Step Guide

Apricot Cream Cheese Thumbprints are a delightful and elegant little treat that is perfect for any occasion. These rich, buttery cookies are filled with a creamy cream cheese and tangy apricot filling, creating a perfect balance of flavors that will keep you coming back for more. Whether you're looking for a special dessert for a holiday gathering or a sweet treat to enjoy with your afternoon tea, these thumbprints are sure to impress.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup apricot preserves
  • ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 84
  • Yield: 7 dozen

  • In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in lemon juice and zest. Combine flour and baking powder in a bowl; stir into cream cheese mixture until just combined. Cover and chill until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls, and place them 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Using your finger, make an indention in the center of each ball and fill with 1/2 teaspoon of apricot preserves.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, switching racks halfway through, about 15 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets briefly before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar. Repeat to bake remaining cookies.
  • Nutrition

    90 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 43mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 16mg