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Easy 5-Ingredient Raspberry Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

Kathleen

by Kathleen Pope Sep 25, 2023

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Raspberry thumbprint cookies on display and packaged in cellophane bag with cute DIY label for pinning.
Raspberry thumbprint cheesecake cookie on plate with a steaming cup of herbal tea for pinning.
Raspberry Thumbprint cheesecake cookies with gift tag, for pinning.

This easy recipe for 5-Ingredient Raspberry Cheesecake Thumbprint cookies are as beautiful as they are simple to make. Soft and buttery, with the bright taste of raspberries, these melt-in-your mouth beauties are sure to become one of your favorite butter cookie recipes.

I love any kind of shortbread cookie, from my traditional shortbread cookies (perfect, easy Christmas cookie) or these Lemon Cranberry Bars.

You might also enjoy these delicious recipes; try my Christmas Muddy Buddy recipe, Crumbl Chocolate Chip Cookies (the best!), sparkling Cranberry Christmas cake.

5-ingredient Raspberry Thumbprint Cheesecake Cookies with fresh raspberries in background.
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Why You Will Love this Recipe

  • Oh So Easy | It will take you longer to drive to the grocery store then it will to whip up a batch of these classic cookies.
  • Enough For a Crowd, or a Cookie Exchange | One recipe makes 36-48 cookies! A must share…or maybe not 🙂
  • Beautiful | These dazzling cookies will make any dessert tray at your Christmas party look special for the holidays.
  • Why You Will Love this Recipe
  • Key Ingredients & Optional Add-Ins
  • Optional Add-Ins
  • Pro Tip
  • Let's Make Raspberry Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies
  • Variations & Substitutions
  • Add a Gift Tag
  • Toppings Suggestions for Raspberry Cookie
  • High Altitude Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
  • Gluten-Free Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • How to Store Raspberry Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies
  • More great cookie recipes
  • Try these other Raspberry and Fruit Inspired Recipes
  • What to serve with these Raspberry Filled Cookies
  • 5-Ingredient Raspberry Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies
5-ingredient Raspberry Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies on plate with bite taken out of one.

The Sweetest Season & Cookies for Kids’ Cancer

I am joining with The Speckled Palate and Feast + West for The Sweetest Season This virtual cookie exchange raises awareness (and funds) for the non-profit organization, Cookies for Kids Cancer.

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About Cookies for Kids’ Cancer

Cookies for Kids’ Cancer is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to funding research for new, innovative and less-toxic treatments for childhood cancer. Since 2008, Cookies for Kids’ Cancer has granted nearly $17 million to pediatric cancer research in the form of 100+ research grants to leading pediatric cancer centers across the country. From these grants have stemmed 35+ treatments available to kids battling cancer today.

My niece died from a childhood cancer when she was 5 years old; to say that is heartbreaking is an understatement! Whatever we can do to promote pediatric cancer research, especially less-toxic treatments is a win for me.

Cookies for Kids’ Cancer is in a matching window with their friends at OXO, who will be matching every dollar raised through the end December 2022, up to $100,000. Whatever money we raise will automatically double on our fundraising page!  Join us!

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Key Ingredients & Optional Add-Ins

Labeled ingredients for 5 ingredient raspberry thumbprint cookies.
  • Cream Cheese | Adds richness and a fluffy texture, I like full fat for this recipe – only 5 ingredients and all!
  • Butter | I used salted European butter for its rich and slightly tangy taste and its higher butterfat. Really though, have you ever met a butter you didn’t like?
  • Sugar | I use organic cane sugar for fabulous results. White sugar works as well.
  • Pastry Flour | This low protein flour is designed to make pastries lighter and more delicate. See tip below for how to easily convert you all-purpose flour to pastry flour.
  • Raspberry Preserves (regular or seedless) | I prefer seedless raspberry jam. Real fruit preserves are thick and will hold their shape during baking. Not a fan or raspberry? Try strawberry, apricot or plum preserves.

Optional Add-Ins

  • Vanilla | Real vanilla extract has a heavenly scent and improves any of your baked goods.
  • Sparkling Sugar | Adds a touch of shimmer and a nice sweet crunch.
  • Swedish Pearl Sugar | This sugar also add sweetness and crunch and looks like mini pearls.
  • Glaze | A simple powdered sugar glaze adds flavor and elegance to this thumbprint cookie recipe. Yes please!

Pro Tip

  • Read through all instructions before starting, this cookie dough requires chilling before baking. 

Let’s Make Raspberry Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies

Step 1 | Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment or mixing bowl with hand mixer, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes on medium-high speed. Scrape down the sides every few minutes. 

Add softened butter and cream cheese to mixer.
Cream butter and cream cheese
Light and fluffy butter, cream cheese and sugar.
Light and fluffy is what you want the texture

Step 2 | Mix the Dry Ingredients

Gather your dry ingredients, and with the mixer on medium, add sugar, then increase speed to medium-high and beat for 6-8 minutes until mixture is extremely light and fluffy.

Adding sugar into light and fluffy butter and cream cheese mixture.
Slowly add granulated sugar, mixing well
Slowly adding flour into dough mixture.
Add flour, mixing just until combined

Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Measure pastry flour into a bowl and using a whisk, gently stir or if desired, sift.

Reduce to low speed speed and add in flour ¼ cup at a time, mixing just until incorporated. If needed, scrape down sides of bowl occasionally. 

Step 3 | Refrigerate Dough

Do not skip this important step! Place cookie dough in fridge, covered with plastic wrap for about 45 minutes but no longer than 2 hours (it will get too firm). About 30 minutes before baking, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line several baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

  • If you leave the cookie dough in the fridge too long, have no fear, just bring the dough to room temperature for 30 minutes, scoop as planned. You may have to form the cookies a bit more if they split when making the thumbprint.
Raspberry Cheesecake cookie dough ready to chill.

Step 4 | Form and Fill Cookies

Using a small cookie scoop (about a tablespoon of so, around the size of a walnut) scoop dough onto a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment.

In the center of each cookie, press with your thumb lightly (hence thumbprint cookies) or you can use the bottom of a muddler (then make this cherry cocktail 😉 ) or a rounded teaspoon bottom. 

Scooping small balls of cookie dough onto parchment lined baking sheets.
Scoop dough onto baking sheets
using thumb to press indent into center of cookie.
Use thumb to make imprint
Using a muddler to press indent into cookie dough.
or muddler

Dip it in a little powdered sugar first to keep from sticking. If desired, roll one edge of cookie in a little sparkling sugar or Swedish pearl sugar. Fill each indentation with a little jam, about ½ a teaspoon. 

Optional rolling of edge of cookie dough into sparkling sugar.
Dipping cookie dough into sparkling sugar
Adding small dollop of raspberry preserves to cookies.
Adding raspberry preserves to centers

Step 5 | Bake

Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are just barely golden. Your bake time may vary depending on your oven, every oven heats slightly different. It’s always a good idea to test your oven using an oven thermometer.

Allow to cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling wire rack. They will be very soft out of the oven, but that’s okay, it gives them their melt-away flavor and texture!

Cool on baking sheet then transfer to cooling rack.
Cool on baking sheet 10 minutes
Using spatula to remove cookies onto cooling rack.
then transfer to cooling rack

Step 6 | Glaze

For a special touch, while cookies are still on the cooling rack, add a little drizzle of frosting. Mix together powdered sugar, cream and a touch of vanilla, stir until desired consistency. For best results, drizzle glaze over the cooled cookies and enjoy!

Drizzling on a little powdered sugar glaze onto cookies.
  • My hubby is not a fan of fruit in any sweets, but when Mr. Fresh Cooky tried these cookies, he said, “tastes like a delicious fine pastry!“

Variations & Substitutions

  • Use your favorite jam or preserves, but raspberry, strawberry and 4 fruits preserves are the best, making your 5 ingredient raspberry cheesecake thumbprint cookies look like little jewels.
  • Make your own pastry flour by adding 2 tsp. of cornstarch to a one-cup measuring cup. Fill the rest of the cup with all-purpose flour. Mix or sift the flour mixture to ensure the cornstarch is well incorporated, check out my Baking Substitutions Chart for more ideas!
  • These are a tender, flaky, soft cookie, pastry flour lends to that. I used Bob’s Red Mill Fine Pastry Flour (available at Safeway and Whole Foods), but you can make the cookies with regular all-purpose flour.
  • Unsalted Butter | I use salted butter in almost all of my baking, if using unsalted, add a ¼ teaspoon of salt. 
  • Less Cookies? Cut the recipe in half for fewer cookies! Use the meter (under servings) on the recipe card to do the math for you. 
  • Use a cream cheese filling and top with fresh raspberries.
  • Add a splash of almond extract to the cookie dough and the icing.
Package cookies into cellophane bags and place gift tag on top.
Link to free gift tags below

Add a Gift Tag

Download my free Christmas from the kitchen of gift tags, package cookies in cello bags and tie with a little string. Ta-da! Beautiful cookie packages!

Or perhaps you want to print out these every day from the Kitchen of… gift tags that fit more with Valentine’s day — which these cookies would be perfect for as well!

Printed gift tag on cookies bagged in a clear cello bag.
Print my from the Kitchen of gift tags (link above)

Toppings Suggestions for Raspberry Cookie

  • Sprinkle cookies after baking with a little sparking sugar or Swedish pearl sugar for a bit more pop. Or try brown sugar!
  • Melt and drizzle white chocolate over the cooled cookies, or for an extra decadent treat drizzle a combo of white and dark or milk chocolate.
  • For a nutty twist, sprinkle chopped almonds, walnuts, pecans or toasted coconut on cookie.

High Altitude Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

  • Increase flour by 3 tablespoons
  • Decrease sugar to ¾ cup
  • Bake at regular temperature, but for slightly less time, more around the 10 minute mark.
Serving raspberry thumbprint cheesecake cookies with bright red hot cup of tea.

Gluten-Free Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

These light and buttery cookies are easily made gluten-free. Swap out the pastry flour with fine ground almond flour and proceed with the recipe, or use a combination of ½ almond flour and ½ cup for cup all-purpose gluten-free flour.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are thumbprint cookies?

Thumbprint cookies are a super simple and basic butter cookie, or sugar cookie; a shortbread cookie. Also called “hallongrotta“, which means “raspberry cave” in Swedish. Cookies you get to play with, roll them, flatten them slightly and then use your thumb to make an indent to hold sweet raspberry preserves.

Why did my thumbprint cookies spread too much?

Make sure your butter is slightly softened and not melted when you begin. Also, make sure you chill the dough at least 45 minutes, but not longer than 2 hours.

Can I ship these cookies? 

I’m not sure these cookies would ship very well, they are tender, fragile cookies and are best when enjoyed the day they are baked. That being said, if you want to try and ship them, layer cookies between parchment and tuck with crumbled parchment or wax paper, place in cookie tin and then ship! Maybe add a note, “If the cookies crumble, enjoy them over waffles, ice cream or yogurt!”

Can you use the cream cheese from the tub or does it have to be the brick?

I recommend using the brick. It is much easier to measure, and the consistency is slightly more dense than the tub. But it should be room temperature.

Raspberry thumbprint cookies in pretty glass.

How to Store Raspberry Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies

Do I need to refrigerate thumbprint cookies?

Store these cookies on the counter for up to 2 days in an airtight container with wax paper or parchment paper between layers. Or, for longer lasting cookies, store up to 5 days in the refrigerator in airtight containers, bringing to room temperature before enjoying. 

How do I make these cookies ahead of time?

Scoop cookie dough, make indents and store in the fridge up to 3 days. Chill on a baking sheet in the fridge or freezer for 30 minutes before placing cookie dough balls carefully next to one another in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers. To bake, bring to room temperature for 30 minutes while preheating the oven, fill with jam and proceed with the recipe. 

Can I freeze these cookies?

Absolutely! Cookie dough may be frozen for up to 3 months if properly stored, wrap well in parchment, then place in airtight freezer baggie. Thaw overnight in fridge, or on counter for about an hour, then add jam and bake in preheated oven.

To freeze after baking, cool 5 ingredient raspberry cheesecake thumbprint cookies completely, layer cookies in a large airtight container, placing wax paper or parchment between layers.

Raspberry thumbprint cookies stacked with fresh raspberries nearby.

More great cookie recipes

  • Pennsylvania Dutch Chocolate Cookies
  • Pan Banging Sugar Cookies
  • Cream Cheese Cookies
  • Oreo Crumbl Cookie
  • Crumbl Sugar Cookie Recipe
  • Sand Tarts
  • Polar Bear Paw Cookies

Try these other Raspberry and Fruit Inspired Recipes

  • Best White Chocolate Raspberry Bundt Cake {Nothing Bundt Cake Copycat Recipe}
  • Healthy 3-Ingredient Raspberry Glazed Salmon
  • Blueberry Pancake Bundt Cake Recipe
  • Easy Strawberry Shortcake Cookie Recipe
  • Blueberry Crumb Coffee Cake

Christmas 5 ingredient raspberry thumbprint cookies stacked with sparkling sugar, for pinning.

Be sure to chill the cookie dough, if not, your cookies might spread too quickly.

What to serve with these Raspberry Filled Cookies

  • Serve these cookies with a steaming cup of easy Wassail hot cider.
  • Enjoy with a simple cup of herbal tea.
  • Or my Starbucks White Hot Chocolate or go for regular Hot Chocolate for two.
  • Go festive with this Hot Buttered Rum or this Christmas Margarita or maybe this Cranberry Lemon Drop Martini.

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Raspberry Thumbprint Cheesecake Cookies on plate with raspberries and tea in background.

5-Ingredient Raspberry Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies

5 from 23 readers
Author: Kathleen Pope
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Chill: 45 minutes minutes
Servings: 48 cookies
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These easy recipe for 5-Ingredient Raspberry Cheesecake Thumbprint cookies are as beautiful as they are simple to make. Soft and buttery, with the bright taste of raspberries, these melt-in-your mouth beauties are sure to become one of your favorite cookie recipes.

Equipment

  • USA Pan Half Sheet Baking Pan and Bakeable Nonstick Cooling Rack
  • Twine 3643 Old Kentucky Home Acacia Wood Muddler

Ingredients 
US Customary – Metric

  • 8 ounces cream cheese Softened
  • 1 cup salted butter I used European butter, higher butterfat
  • 1 cup granulated sugar decrease to ¾ cup for high altitude (I use organic cane sugar)
  • 2 ¼ cups pastry flour see notes for other flour, add 3 tablespoons if baking high altitude
  • ยฝ cup raspberry preserves or your favorite

Optional

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • sparkling sugar, Swedish pearl sugar or other decorative sugars

Optional Glaze

  • ยฝ cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 teaspoons cream or milk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
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Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, or hand mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes on medium-high speed. Scrape down the sides every few minutes.
  • With the mixer on medium, add sugar, then increase speed to medium-high and beat for 6-8 minutes until mixture is extremely light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Measure pastry flour into a bowl and using a whisk, gently stir or if desired, sift. Reduce speed to low/stir and add in flour ¼ cup at a time, mixing just until incorporated. If needed, scrape down sides of bowl occasionally.
  • Place cookie dough in the fridge, covered with plastic wrap for about 45 minutes but no longer than 2 hours (it will get too firm).
  • About 30 minutes before baking, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line several baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Using a small cookie scoop (about a tablespoon, around the size of a walnut) scoop dough onto parchment lined sheet. You can press them with your thumb lightly (hence thumbprint cookies) or you can use the bottom of a muddler or a rounded teaspoon bottom.
  • Dip it in a little powdered sugar first to keep from sticking. If desired, roll one edge of cookie in a little sparkling sugar or Swedish pearl sugar.
  • Fill each indentation with a little jam, about ½ a teaspoon.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are just barely golden. Allow to cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. They will be very soft out of the oven, but that’s okay, it gives them their meltaway flavor and texture.
  • If desired, add a little drizzle of frosting. Mix together powdered sugar, cream and a touch of vanilla, stir until desired consistency. Drizzle glaze over the cooled cookies and enjoy.
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Notes

Variations & Substitutions
  • Use your favorite jam, but raspberry, strawberry and 4 fruits preserves are the best.
  • Make your own pastry flour by adding 2 tsp. of cornstarch to a one-cup measuring cup. Fill the rest of the cup with all-purpose flour. Mix or sift the flour mixture to ensure the cornstarch is well incorporated, check out my Baking Substitutions Chart for more ideas! These are a tender, flaky, soft cookie, pastry flour lends to that. I used Bob’s Red Mill Fine Pastry Flour.
  • Unsalted Butter | If using unsalted, add a ¼ teaspoon of salt. 
  • Cut the recipe in half for fewer cookies! Use the meter (under servings) on the recipe card to do the math for you. 
  • Sprinkle chopped almonds, walnuts, pecans or toasted coconut on cookie.
  • Melt and drizzle white or dark chocolate over the cooled cookies.
  • Sprinkle cookies after baking with a little sparking sugar (clear or colored) or Swedish pearl sugar for a bit more pop.  
High altitude adjustments
  • Increase flour by 3 tablespoons
  • Decrease sugar to ¾ cup
  • Bake at regular temperature, but for slightly less time, more around the 10 minute mark.
Gluten-Free Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies Recipe | Swap out the pastry flour with fine ground almond flour and proceed with the recipe, or use a combination of ½ almond flour and ½ cup for cup all-purpose gluten-free flour.
Store these cookies on the counter for up to 2 days in an airtight container with wax paper or parchment paper between layers. Or store up to 5 days in the refrigerator in airtight containers, bringing to room temperature before enjoying. 
Make Ahead | Scoop cookie dough, make indents and store in the fridge up to 3 days. Chill on a baking sheet in the fridge or freezer for 30 minutes before placing cookie dough balls carefully next to one another in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers. To bake, bring to room temperature for 30 minutes while preheating the oven, fill with jam and proceed with the recipe. 
Freeze | Cookie dough may be frozen for up to 3 months if properly stored, wrap well in parchment, then place in airtight freezer baggie. Thaw overnight in fridge, or on counter for about an hour, then add jam and bake in preheated oven.
To freeze after baking, cool cookies completely, layer cookies in a large airtight container, placing wax paper or parchment between layers.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cookies | Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Raspberry Thumbprint Cheesecake Cookies on plate with raspberries and tea in background.
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  1. Michele H

    Sun, Feb 2, 2025 at 4:33 am

    5 stars
    Hello Kathleen and thank you for this lovely recipe just in time for Valentines day. My husband & I have been married 56 yrs which we celebrate next month. Just a special day for just us two and your delicious Raspberry Cheesecake Thumbprint cookies. These gift packed (a deux) and your “Baked with Love” HEART gift card. Thank you for sharing all your gift cards and of course all your wonderful and delicious recipes. Warmest regards to you and your Family. Michele X

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Sun, Feb 2, 2025 at 6:44 am

      What a sweet comment to wake up to Michelle! Thank you and happy early anniversary to your and your hubby!! 56 years!! What a blessing indeed!! ๐Ÿ’•

      Reply
  2. Susannah

    Thu, Dec 14, 2023 at 6:44 am

    5 stars
    These were such a huge hit at my party. Everyone loved how ___ they turned out! And they were so easy too. There were zero left!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Fri, Dec 15, 2023 at 11:53 am

      YAY! That’s the best!

      Reply
  3. Nicole

    Thu, Dec 14, 2023 at 12:20 am

    These are so pretty and absolutely delish!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Thu, Dec 14, 2023 at 10:54 am

      Thanks!!

      Reply
  4. Sheila

    Mon, Dec 11, 2023 at 8:48 am

    5 stars
    Love the cream cheese in your thumbprint cookies! They were delicious!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Mon, Dec 11, 2023 at 5:38 pm

      So soft and delish!! Thanks so much!

      Reply
  5. Elizabeth

    Tue, Dec 5, 2023 at 6:46 am

    5 stars
    I love thumbprint cookies but I normally make them with butter. These sound so good with the cream cheese!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Tue, Dec 5, 2023 at 8:49 am

      They are so soft and creamy!!

      Reply
  6. Ellen

    Mon, Dec 4, 2023 at 2:20 pm

    These are my raspberry-loving husband’s all-time favorite cookies! And they are sooo pretty on a cookie platter.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Mon, Dec 4, 2023 at 4:17 pm

      Thank you, Ellen!! So pretty!!

      Reply
  7. Eni

    Fri, Dec 16, 2022 at 12:22 pm

    5 stars
    Love these cute cookies! They are going on my Christmas menu for sure.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Fri, Dec 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

      Thanks Eni!!

      Reply
  8. Beth

    Fri, Dec 16, 2022 at 8:41 am

    5 stars
    Yummo! I love the simplicity of this recipe, and I especially love that these taste like fruity cheesecake!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Fri, Dec 16, 2022 at 9:46 am

      Thank you Beth!

      Reply
  9. Tayler

    Fri, Dec 16, 2022 at 8:35 am

    5 stars
    I made these for my cookie trays this year and they were delicious! And so easy too!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Fri, Dec 16, 2022 at 9:48 am

      So easy!! Thanks Tayler!

      Reply
  10. Shadi

    Fri, Dec 16, 2022 at 8:13 am

    5 stars
    This was amazing and such a treat! Thank you! Everyone in my family loved it.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Fri, Dec 16, 2022 at 5:09 pm

      So glad they went over well!

      Reply
  11. Sharon

    Fri, Dec 16, 2022 at 8:07 am

    5 stars
    I love the addition of the cream cheese for that cheesecake flavor I love in these thumbprint cookies. So good!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Fri, Dec 16, 2022 at 5:10 pm

      Thanks Sharon!!

      Reply
  12. Mindy

    Thu, Dec 15, 2022 at 9:55 am

    5 stars
    The best!!! I love thumbprint cookies and this did not disappoint. I especially love that sweet glaze on top. Going to try this with strawberry preserves next!

    Reply
  13. San

    Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 9:12 pm

    These look amazing!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Thu, Dec 15, 2022 at 2:00 pm

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  14. Molly Moon

    Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 5:56 pm

    What a perfect, classic holiday cookie! I don’t think I’ve ever seen a thumbprint cookie with cream cheese in the recipe, but it sounds delightful. Can’t wait to give these a try!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 8:57 pm

      Thank you Molly, they are extra tender with the cream cheese!

      Reply
  15. Susannah

    Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 3:39 pm

    5 stars
    These are such pretty cookies! They were the perfect non-chocolate addition to my cookie trays this year.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 4:14 pm

      Perfect non-chocolate!!

      Reply
  16. Cheryl | Pook's Pantry

    Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 3:17 pm

    5 stars
    These are my kind of cookies! That raspberry center is dreamy!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 8:57 pm

      Thank you Cheryl!

      Reply
  17. Mindy

    Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 2:55 pm

    5 stars
    These are an absolute DREAM. Everyone devoured it!! Now I need to make more!!!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 3:19 pm

      Yay! So glad you loved them!

      Reply
  18. Sam

    Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 11:19 am

    5 stars
    These are such a great cookie to freeze and make right when you need them! Definitely a favorite for the holiday season.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 8:57 pm

      Absolutely! Thanks so much Sam!

      Reply
  19. Megan

    Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 9:21 am

    5 stars
    These are a great easy cookie for last-minute party invites!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 10:32 am

      They really are Megan!

      Reply
  20. Sheila

    Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 6:16 am

    5 stars
    I love the cream cheese added to these thumbprint cookies! So very tasty, and so pretty on Christmas cookie trays, too!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 10:32 am

      Adds such a light and tender bite to the cookie and I agree, so pretty on a tray!

      Reply
  21. Erin

    Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 5:26 am

    5 stars
    I am absolutely DROOLING over these thumbprints, Kathleen! You’ve taken my favorite flavors and put them into the same cookie, and these will absolutely NOT last long at my house. Also, what a festive and colorful cookie for this season!

    Thank you, again, for participating in the Sweetest Season and making this year’s collaboration a smashing success!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 10:32 am

      Thank you so much Erin for all of your hard work and creativity!

      Reply
  22. Kathryn

    Tue, Dec 13, 2022 at 4:49 pm

    5 stars
    I love how delicious and easy these are! Taste just like raspberry cheesecake in a cookie form- so perfect for the holidays!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Tue, Dec 13, 2022 at 5:02 pm

      Yes, exactly!! Thanks Kathryn!

      Reply
  23. Julie

    Tue, Dec 13, 2022 at 4:17 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies are just as delicious as they are beautiful. I’ve made several for food gifts for thee holiday.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Tue, Dec 13, 2022 at 5:02 pm

      So glad you liked them!

      Reply
  24. Nicoletta De Angelis

    Tue, Dec 13, 2022 at 9:15 am

    5 stars
    Thumbprint cookies have to be my favorite cookies ever! Love these easy raspberry ones!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Tue, Dec 13, 2022 at 12:22 pm

      So glad to hear Nicoletta, thanks so much!

      Reply
  25. Lynn

    Tue, Dec 13, 2022 at 7:40 am

    5 stars
    Used almond flour at your suggestion for a GF option and they came out great! Loved them!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Tue, Dec 13, 2022 at 12:23 pm

      Perfect Lynn! So glad you loved them!

      Reply
  26. Nikki

    Tue, Dec 13, 2022 at 6:10 am

    5 stars
    I love these only take 5 ingredients. They were so delicious and made a great homemade gift. Thank you for the beautiful gift tags to go along with them.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Tue, Dec 13, 2022 at 12:23 pm

      You are welcome Nikki, thanks!

      Reply
  27. Debi

    Sun, Dec 11, 2022 at 7:23 am

    5 stars
    These were nice and easy to make. I had a bunch of different jams in the fridge, so I made them all with different fillings. I’m still taste testing to see which ones I like best.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Sun, Dec 11, 2022 at 9:23 am

      So glad you liked it!

      Reply

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