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A close-up of three cream cheese thumbprint cookies stacked on a white marble surface, illuminated by natural light.

Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies

Delight in these festive cookies with a creamy center and crunchy peppermint topping, perfect for holiday gifting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
  • 1 cup crushed peppermint candies
  • 0.5 cup white chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • as needed Plastic wrap or treat bags for wrapping

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well. Combine dry ingredients and gradually mix into wet. Fold in candies and chocolate chips.
  4. Drop tablespoon-sized balls onto parchment, bake 10-12 mins until edges are golden. Cool and dust with powdered sugar. Wrap for gifting.

Notes

Ensure not to overbake for soft centers.