Sweet, soft, and filled with festive berry flavor—perfect for holiday gatherings across Missouri.
Ingredients
- 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
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, create a small indentation in each cookie.
- Fill each indentation with a small spoonful of raspberry jam.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden.
- Opitional sprinkle with sugar.
- Cool on a wire rack and enjoy the creamy, fruity goodness.