Best 6 Apricot Cream Cheese Thumbprints Recipes

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If you're looking for a delightful and easy-to-make treat, apricot cream cheese thumbprints should be at the top of your list. These bite-sized cookies are made with a buttery shortbread crust, filled with a creamy and tangy apricot cream cheese filling, and topped with a sprinkling of powdered sugar.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APRICOT CREAM CHEESE THUMBPRINTS



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These always look so pretty on the cookie plates I give for Christmas.

Provided by Mellan

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Thumbprint Cookie Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 84

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Combine the flour and baking powder; stir into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Cover, and chill until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat 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 for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 43.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

APRICOT THUMBPRINT COOKIES



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Make and share this Apricot Thumbprint Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Joy1996

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine
3/4 cup granulated sugar
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 1/4 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Combine butter, sugar and cream cheese; mix until well blended.
  • Blend in egg and lemon juice; mix well.
  • Add flour and baking powder; mix well.
  • Chill at least 3 hours.
  • Shape into 1" balls.
  • Place on ungreased baking sheet; make indentation in center with your thumb or the back of a spoon.
  • Fill indentation with 1 tsp (approximately) of apricot preserves.
  • Bake for 15 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cool.
  • Dust with powdered sugar.

APRICOT CREAM CHEESE THUMBPRINTS



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These always look so pretty on the cookie plates I give for Christmas.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Thumbprint Cookies

Time 2h30m

Yield 84

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Combine the flour and baking powder; stir into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Cover, and chill until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat 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 for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 43.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

APRICOT THUMBPRINTS



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Try one of our other thumbprint variations: Raspberry Thumbprints, Ganache Thumbprints, Dried-Fruit Thumbprints, Candied Orange Peel Thumbprints.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 3

Basic Vanilla Cookie Dough
3/4 cup chopped pistachios (optional)
1/2 cup apricot jam

Steps:

  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in finely chopped nuts, if using. Arrange on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing each 1 inch apart.
  • Press a well into the center of each using your finger. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 7 minutes. Remove from oven, and press well again with handle end of a wooden spoon. Bake until firm, 7 to 9 minutes more.
  • Let cool completely. Spoon jam filling into thumbprints.

APRICOT THUMBPRINTS



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Each dimpled delight holds a dab of apricot preserves-or whatever jam or jelly your family fancies most. -Jeanette Meidal, Savage, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups Quick Cookie Mix
1 egg white, lightly beaten
3/4 cup finely chopped cashews
1/3 cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until crumbly. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually add cookie mix and mix well., Place egg white and cashews in separate shallow bowls. Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Dip in egg white, then roll in cashews., Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each cookie. Fill with preserves. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

APRICOT CREAM THUMBPRINTS



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A really nice Christmas cookie. Got this from a womans magazine several years ago and just this year decided to try them. They are easy and fairly quick to make and very pretty on a cookie tray.

Provided by pies and cakes and

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 15h30m

Yield 5 dozen, 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh)
1 lemon, zest of
4 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves
confectioners' sugar, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Cream together margarine and sugar. Add cream cheese and mix till smooth and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time and stir in lemon juice and zest.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder and stir into cream cheese mixture till combined.
  • Form into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap and chill overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350°. With a tablespoon or tablespoon-size scoop, form into balls and place 2-inches apart on cookie sheets lined with parchment.
  • With handle of large wooden spoon dipped in flour, make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
  • With the tip of a teaspoon, place a dollop of apricot preserves in the indentation.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until JUST pale golden browned on bottoms and allow to cool on sheets for a few minutes before removing.
  • Cool completely and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
  • Note: My sister makes these and uses a simple confectioners' sugar glaze to drizzle over them instead of the sprinkling of sugar. Good both ways!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.2, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 11.2, Sodium 79.2, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 8, Protein 1.6

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese.
  • If you don't have apricot preserves, you can use any other type of fruit preserves, such as raspberry, strawberry, or blueberry.
  • To make the thumbprints, use the back of a teaspoon to press a small indentation into the center of each cookie dough ball.
  • Don't overbake the cookies. They should be baked just until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before filling them with apricot preserves. This will help to prevent the preserves from seeping out.

Conclusion:

Apricot Cream Cheese Thumbprints are a delicious and easy-to-make cookie that is perfect for any occasion. They are soft and chewy, with a sweet and tangy filling. These cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!

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