Description
Indulge in these delightful Snickerdoodle Thumbprint Cookies that are a perfect treat for any occasion. These soft, cinnamon-sugar-coated cookies are filled with a creamy center, making them irresistible.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: caramel sauce or fruit preserves for filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the cookie dough: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture to form a dough.
- Coat and shape the cookies: Mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar with cinnamon. Roll the dough into balls, coat each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture, and place on the baking sheet. Create indentations in each ball.
- Bake: Bake for 12-14 minutes until set.
- Prepare the filling: Beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fill the cookies: Once cooled, fill the indentations with the cream cheese mixture. Optionally, add caramel sauce or fruit preserves on top.
Notes
- Chilling the dough before baking helps the cookies maintain their shape.
- Store cookies with cream cheese filling in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
