Time to Bake Thumbprint Cookies
Bake the Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the oven to bake for 11 to 12 minutes, or until just golden at the edges. The thumbprint cookies will still be soft when you remove them from the oven – that’s a good thing!
Cool the Cookies: On the baking sheet for a full 10 minutes. Carefully transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely. They will firm up quite a bit as they cool, but remain soft inside.
Add a little Pizzazz: If the cookies look like they could hold more jam, add more filling into each indent. I usually add an extra 1/4 teaspoon so they look extra full and glossy.
How to Store Thumbprint Cookies
You can store baked thumbprint cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Even though these cookies contain cream cheese, there’s no need to refrigerate them. However for a chewier cookie, you may store them in the fridge for up to 1 week.
If you have extra cookies, feel free to freeze them for up to 2 months.
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