Description
Guava Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful treat with a soft and creamy texture, combining the richness of cream cheese and the sweet tang of guava paste. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or casual snacking, these cookies are easy to make and irresistible to everyone. With their buttery, tender dough and fruity filling, they offer the ideal balance of sweetness and flavor, dusted with powdered sugar for an added touch of elegance.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup guava paste (or guava jam)
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
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Sift the flour, salt, and baking powder together in a medium bowl.
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Beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Continue beating until fully combined.
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Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing.
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Chill the dough for at least two hours.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Roll dough into 1 tablespoon-sized balls, then use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create an indent in each ball.
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Warm the guava paste slightly and fill each indent with 1/2 teaspoon of guava paste.
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Bake for about 15 minutes until the edges are golden and the bottom is browned.
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Let cool before serving and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
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For variations, swap guava paste with other fruit jams such as strawberry, raspberry, or lemon curd.
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Add lemon zest to the dough for a citrusy twist or use lemon extract instead of almond extract for a fresh flavor.
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If you prefer a firmer cookie, reduce the cream cheese slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Cookies, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Tropical
