Delight your taste buds with these irresistible White Chocolate Apricot Thumbprint Cookies, a heavenly blend of buttery shortbread, fruity apricot preserves, and luscious white chocolate drizzle. Perfectly bite-sized, these cookies start with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth dough thatβs shaped into thumbprint impressions and filled with sweet, tangy apricot goodness. Once baked to golden perfection, theyβre finished with a luxurious layer of creamy white chocolate that adds a touch of elegance and decadence. Easy to make and stunning to serve, these cookies are ideal for holiday gatherings, afternoon teas, or anytime you crave a sweet treat. Ready in just 35 minutes, theyβre a tempting fusion of flavors and textures that will become a new family favorite! Keywords: thumbprint cookies, white chocolate cookies, apricot preserves, holiday baking, easy cookie recipes.
Preheat the oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together with a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the dough comes together.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls (about 24), and place them on the baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Use your thumb or the back of a small teaspoon to make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of apricot preserves.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies are cooling, place the white chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 15-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until fully melted and smooth.
Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies with a spoon or piping bag.
Allow the chocolate to set for about 15 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Calories |
4530 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 251.4 g | 322% | |
| Saturated Fat | 153.3 g | 767% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 556 mg | 185% | |
| Sodium | 1200 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 532.4 g | 194% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 315.1 g | ||
| Protein | 35.9 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 323 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 583 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.