Get ready to experience a cookie that will make your taste buds dance with pure delight! These Cream Cheese and Jelly Cookies are not just another ordinary treat - they're a heavenly combination of tangy cream cheese, buttery softness, and a burst of fruity jelly that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe. Imagine a cookie so irresistible that it transforms an average afternoon into a gourmet dessert moment, with minimal effort and maximum flavor!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup jelly (your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened cream cheese, butter, and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, beating until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Remove dough from refrigerator and roll into small 1-inch balls.
- Place cookie balls on prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Using the back of a small spoon or your thumb, create a gentle indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Fill each indentation with approximately 1/2 teaspoon of your chosen jelly, being careful not to overfill.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Ensure your cream cheese and butter are truly softened at room temperature for the smoothest, creamiest base.
- Chill the dough for exactly 30 minutes - this prevents spreading and helps cookies maintain their shape.
- Use a measuring spoon to create uniform indentations for consistent jelly placement.
- Choose high-quality jelly with good flavor - raspberry, strawberry, or apricot work wonderfully.
- Don't overfill the jelly centers to prevent burning or overflow during baking.
- Let cookies cool completely before storing to maintain their perfect texture.
- For a professional touch, dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 86kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 20mg
