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Guava Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies

Guava Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies Bursting with Flavor

Delicious Guava Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies that are soft, sweet, and perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh for best results.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor and balances sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Use room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (full-fat) Low-fat may alter the cookie texture.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can add a hint of molasses flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the ingredients and aids in texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Vanilla extract can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Offers additional depth of flavor.
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Guava Paste Can be swapped with other jams like strawberry.
For Finishing Touch
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Used for dusting the finished cookies.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Guava Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Gradually introduce the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients and stir gently until a dough forms.
  5. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Scoop the chilled dough and roll into 1-inch balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Warm the guava paste slightly and fill the thumbprint of each cookie with it.
  8. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are golden and centers remain soft.
  9. Allow to cool on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure to refrigerate the dough and use full-fat cream cheese.

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