Description
Sink your teeth into a soft, buttery cookie filled with creamy cheesecake that melts in your mouth. These Mouthwatering Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion—from holiday baking trays to weekday snacks. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these cookies strike a perfect balance between crisp sugar-coated edges and a rich, tangy center. They’re great for dessert ideas, tea-time food ideas, or even as a quick breakfast treat when you crave something indulgent. This easy recipe brings together classic cheesecake flavor in cookie form—perfect for lovers of all things creamy, sweet, and simple.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar (plus more for rolling)
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing well.
3. Gradually add the flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
4. Roll dough into tablespoon-sized balls and coat each ball in granulated sugar.
5. Press your thumb into the center of each ball to create a well.
6. Chill the shaped cookies for 30 minutes.
7. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Fill the center of each cookie with cheesecake filling.
9. Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
10. Let cookies cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is room temperature to prevent lumps in the filling.
Chill the cookie dough balls to maintain shape and prevent spreading during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesecake thumbprint cookies, easy dessert, holiday cookies