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Name: Buttercream Royal Cream Cheese Cookie with Jam Swirl

Summary: A luxurious, melt-in-your-mouth cookie that combines soft cream cheese dough, a swirl of fruity jam, and a royal dollop of buttercream frosting. Inspired by the Cookie Jam in-game clue, this elegant cookie looks as good as it tastes—a showstopper for tea parties, holidays, or mystery baking events!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 14 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • For the Cream Cheese Cookie Dough:
  • 1/2 cup 113g unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 oz 113g cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • For the Jam Swirl:
  • 1/3 cup raspberry or strawberry jam
  • 1 tsp lemon juice optional, for tang
  • For the Royal Buttercream Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup 113g unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 –3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • Food coloring pastel purple, pink, or gold for “royal” look
  • Edible glitter or gold sugar pearls optional

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand or stand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking tray
  • Piping bag (for buttercream)
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Make the Cookie Dough:
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, cream cheese, and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla. Mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet until a soft dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
  5. Prepare Jam Swirl:
  6. Mix jam with lemon juice for brightness. Set aside.
  7. Shape the Cookies:
  8. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto a lined baking tray. Press a thumbprint into each cookie center. Fill each with a small spoonful of jam.
  9. Bake:
  10. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–14 minutes or until edges are golden. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  11. Make the Buttercream:
  12. Beat butter until light. Gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in vanilla and cream until smooth. Add food coloring as desired. Pipe a swirl on top of each cooled cookie.
  13. Decorate:
  14. Sprinkle with edible glitter or sugar pearls to give that royal finish.

Notes

Notes:
You can use any berry jam, but raspberry offers the best color contrast.
Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
For a crispier base, chill the dough longer before baking.
Add a splash of almond extract to the buttercream for an extra layer of flavor.