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Guava & Cheese Thumbprint Cookies

7 Irresistibly Buttery Guava & Cheese Thumbprint Cookies (Sweet, Tropical & Melt-in-Your-Mouth!)


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  • Author: Gianna Poulef
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 18 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Buttery thumbprint cookies rolled in coconut and filled with cream cheese and sweet guava paste.


Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)

3/4 cup sugar

1 cup sweetened coconut flakes

4 oz cream cheese (softened)

1/2 cup guava paste (cubed)


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet.

2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.

3. Mix in flour until dough forms.

4. Roll dough into balls and coat in coconut.

5. Press thumb into center of each.

6. Fill with cream cheese and guava paste.

7. Bake 12–15 minutes until lightly golden.

8. Cool before serving.

Notes

Chill dough if too soft.

Do not overfill centers.

Store airtight up to 5 days.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 170
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg