Apricot Cream Cheese Bliss Cookies

Apricot Cream Cheese Bliss Cookies, a vegetarian treat perfect for any occasion. These American-style cookies feature a soft texture and a burst of apricot flavor, making them a crowd-pleaser. With gluten, dairy, and egg allergies in mind, this recipe is both delicious and accommodating.

These cookies are versatile enough to serve at holiday gatherings or as a delightful afternoon snack. Rich in flavor and easy to prepare, they offer a satisfying balance of sweetness and creaminess.

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Recipe Collection: Dessert

Serving Size: 84

Cooking Time: 120 minutes

Overview

These delightful Apricot Cream Cheese Thumbprints are a perfect addition to any cookie platter, especially during the holiday season. With a soft, buttery texture and a burst of apricot flavor, these cookies are sure to impress.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• 1.5 Cups butter, softened
• 1.5 Cups white sugar
• 1 8 Ounces (oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 Whole eggs
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) lemon juice
• 1.5 Teaspoons (tsp) lemon zest, zested
• 4.5 Cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 Teaspoons (tsp) baking powder
• 1 Cup apricot preserves
• 0.33 Cup confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps

1. 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 zest.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Cover the dough and chill until firm, about 1 hour.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls and place them 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
4. Using your finger, make an indentation in the center of each ball and fill with 0.5 teaspoon of apricot preserves.
5. Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, switching racks halfway through, about 15 minutes.
6. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets briefly before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
7. Once cooled, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Repeat the process to bake the remaining cookies.

Enjoy these delicious cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!