No matter what I do, I just can’t stay away from the goat cheese for long. It has a creaminess that works so well in baked goods, and I find it always offers this slight tanginess that balances sweet so well. It has worked beautifully in ice cream, cheesecake, and even frosting, but would it work in cookies? I gave my classic thumbprints a goat cheese makeover, and the result was divine!
I mentioned last week that Buttercream Blondie is moving and getting a makeover, and I’m very happy to tell you that we’re in the final stretch! It’s all been good, but it is definitely a process. There’s a lot of details that go into it, and when you’re a perfectionist who tends to be a bit indecisive, you may need a cookie or two to relax yourself! Luckily these cookies will do the trick.
I find that it’s not just the final result, but the process of getting in the kitchen and working on a new recipe that relaxes me. When that recipe happens to be a cookie, it’s even better. Add some goat cheese to the mix, and it’s like hitting the jackpot! These cookies turned out even better than I expected. The goat cheese created a wonderful silky texture, while keeping the cookie incredibly light. It’s not over powering at all, it just adds a subtle layer of flavor that grabs your attention. To further enhance that bite of the goat cheese, I added some lemon zest. Just a little bit of zest packs so much flavor, and adds a brightness to the cookie that will make you smile. A little dollop of blueberry jam ties it all together. It’s kind of like Spring in a cookie!
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces unsalted butter, room temp
- 1 & 1/4 cups sugar
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 2 & 1/2 cups AP flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugars till light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract.
- Mix in goat cheese.
- Sift dries together & mix in till combined.
- Scoop cookies using a small scoop and make a small indentation in the center.
- Chill cookies for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 14-16 minutes rotating once halfway through. If they puff up while baking, just poke the centers with a spoon when you take the out of the oven to get that indentation.
- Once the cookies have completely cooled, spoon a small amount of blueberry jam in the centers.
Cate says
I’m sure I would absolutely love these since I’m such a fan of goat cheese. Can’t wait to try my hand at a gluten-free version!
Buttercream Blondie says
>Thanks girl!
Buttercream Blondie says
>You're so sweet! Thank you Maureen!
Buttercream Blondie says
>Lol, thanks Cindy! Hope you guys like them 🙂
Buttercream Blondie says
>Ooh, I haven't tried it in biscuits yet…
Buttercream Blondie says
>You don't give yourself enough credit! Yours would look fantastic Kim!
Buttercream Blondie says
>Thanks Steph 🙂
Buttercream Blondie says
>I use a half ounce scoop. The best way I can describe them is that they have the texture of a butter cookie.
Buttercream Blondie says
>Thanks Mike, I hope you enjoy them!
Buttercream Blondie says
>Thanks so much Ann!
Buttercream Blondie says
>Thanks girl! I know you love goat cheese as much as I do!
Buttercream Blondie says
>Same here Tina! The fact that you thought of me cracked me up! You are so sweet, thank you!
Buttercream Blondie says
>Thanks Cathleen! Hope you enjoy them!
Buttercream Blondie says
>Thanks Muna! 🙂
Buttercream Blondie says
>Thanks Jan! That slight tang from the goat cheese make them!
Buttercream Blondie says
>Thanks Kel!
Cindy @ Once Upon a Loaf says
>Fine. Just be that way! 😉 Sunday after my long run, these are mine (well, truthfully, I'll get maybe 1/2 of one before the swarm swoops over them). Thanks for this, Meghan!
Terra says
>I would love these soooooo much better than using cream cheese, I am not a cream cheese fan. They sound wonderful! Thumbprint cookies are a favorite childhood treat:-) Hugs, Terra
Carrie Burrill says
>What a fantastic idea! I've done cream cheese but never thought of using goat cheese! Def doing this soon!
Julia says
>I freaking loooooove goat cheese, in everything! Brilliant to add it to cookies!
Maureen @ Orgasmic Chef says
>I love goat cheese but I've never made a cookie out of it. I'm in awe of your cookie talent! I must try these.
Baker Street says
>What a fabulous idea! These look absolutely divine M! 🙂
Lizzy says
>I've only baked with goat cheese once…and the addition made amazing biscuits. I'm certain I'd love it in thumbprints, too 🙂
Kim Bee says
>Wow, these are gorgeous. I must try these. I doubt mine would be this pretty.
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
>I love the things you do with goat cheese! 🙂
These cookies are fabulous!
Magic of Spice says
>How interesting and delightful these are! Would have never thought of goat cheese in a cookie…I bet they taste fantastic 🙂
The Culinary Lens says
>This looks incredible and even though I do very little baking I really want to try these. I love the tanginess of goat cheese
Anonymous says
>Hi. Thank you for sharing this recipe. What capacity scoop did you use? 2tsp? 1tbsp? Also, are these cookies soft? Thank you.
Quiche-ing Queen says
>These cookies sound so delicious. Hope you enjoy your weekend!
Ann says
>These are fantastic! I'm with you – I adore goat cheese and your photos are incredible! I could reach through my screen and grab one!
Anita at Hungry Couple says
>Hmm. I've never tried to make a dessert with goat cheese but I do love it so much!
Amy says
>Meghan, I love this idea! Goat cheese is one of my favorite thing and putting it in a thumb print with jam is genious! Hope you have a wonderful weekend :)!
Tina says
>Had to pop in and say that I thought of you when I found out that I am very close to the goat meat capital of the world! I thought of your goat cheese ice cream demo and now I see these awesome cookies. I am sure they will be a hit around here. Glad you are in my circle of friends. Enjoy the weekend!
Jen @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
>Yum! I love that you added goat cheese! What a great combo!!
Cassie/Bake Your Day says
>Oh, I love goat cheese. These look amazing, Meghan!
LoveFoodCookFood says
>What a clever combination. I bet they taste divine. 🙂
Cathleen says
>These are incredibly cute! I have so much jam, I don't know what to do with it. I'll make these!
Munatycooking says
>I love your pictures, I'm ready to attack these cookies 🙂
Steph says
>Thumbprint cookies remind me a jelly sandwiches! Which I love! And the fact that these have goat cheese in them has really spiked my interest!
fromcupcakestocaviar@gmail.com says
>What a neat idea. I can almost taste the slight tang that the goat cheese must add to what is typically a fairly innocuous (though yummy) cookie. These look great!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
>These are super unique and so yummy looking!
Kelly | Eat Yourself Skinny says
>How amazing! These look delicious!! 🙂