Description

If you love soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies with a burst of fruity goodness, these Christmas Raspberry Cream Cookies are an absolute must-bake! Cream cheese keeps the cookies tender and rich, while sweet raspberry jam adds that perfect holiday pop of flavor. Perfect for gift-giving, holiday cookie trays, or a cozy afternoon treat with a cup of cocoa.

Ingredients

Scale

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ cup raspberry jam
Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create a small well in each cookie.
Fill each indentation with about ½ teaspoon of raspberry jam.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. The centers should remain soft.
Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Make sure butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature; this ensures a smooth, even dough.
Do not overbake! The cookies should look slightly underdone in the center when you remove them from the oven they’ll firm up as they cool.
Use a small cookie scoop for uniform size, so all cookies bake evenly.
Raspberry jam can be gently warmed in the microwave for easier spooning.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Category: Cookies, Christmas, Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 120 kcal
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 55 mg
Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 1 g
Cholesterol: 20 mg

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