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Cream Cheese Foldover Cookies
These Cream Cheese Foldover Cookies are a delightful treat with a flaky, buttery texture and a rich, tangy cream cheese filling. Perfect for holidays or special occasions, these cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious. With a simple dough and customizable fillings like fruit preserves or chocolate, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite. Plus, they’re surprisingly easy to make with a few pantry staples!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer or hand mixer
- Rolling Pin
- Cookie cutter
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
For the Filling:
- ½ cup fruit preserves or jam any flavor
- Powdered sugar for dusting, optional
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese and butter using an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough into two portions, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Roll and Fill
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out one dough disc to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes. Place a small amount of fruit preserves (about 1/2 teaspoon) in the center of each cutout.
- Gently fold one edge of the dough over the filling to create a foldover shape, pressing lightly to seal the edges.
Bake and Cool
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Add Finishing Touches
- Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar for a sweet and decorative finish (optional).
Notes
Tips
- Chill the dough: Ensure the dough is well-chilled to make rolling easier and prevent sticking.
- Seal the edges: Lightly press the edges to prevent the filling from leaking out during baking.
- Experiment with fillings: Try nut spreads, chocolate chips, or cream cheese frosting for variety.
Nutritional Information (Per Cookie)
- Calories: 110
- Protein: 1g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 4g