Enjoy the aroma and delicate taste of these cream cheese cookies with rum raisins. This recipe combines the sweet taste of raisins soaked in rum with the creaminess and richness of sweet cream cheese, offering you an elegant dessert.
These cream cheese cookies are very tender and not overly-sweet, and the addition of raisins soaked in rum brings a subtle touch of refinement and warmth. These soft sweet cheese cookies are perfect to be served with a cup of tea or coffee, or simply enjoyed as a sweet treat during relaxation breaks.
Regardless of whether you prepare these cream cheese cookies to serve them on special occasions or just to treat yourself and your loved ones, you will be delighted with their delicious taste. They will surely become your favorites quickly!
How to make rum raisins for desserts
To soak the raisins in rum, follow these steps below and take a look at this guide.
- Select quality raisins: Choose good quality raisins, fresh and without impurities.
- Measure the quantities: Put the raisins in a bowl and measure the amount of rum needed to cover them completely. You can use a ratio of about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of rum for each cup of raisins, depending on your preference.
- Soften the raisins: Pour the rum over the raisins until they are completely covered. You can let the raisins soak in the rum for at least a few hours or overnight, depending on how intense you want the rum flavor to be. You can cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap to keep them moist.
- Storage: After the raisins have softened enough, you can drain the excess liquid and use them in the desired recipes. If you do not use them immediately, you can keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.
How to serve these cream cheese cookies
- Simple cookies: Enjoy them as they are, like simple, tender and delicious cookies.
- With tea or coffee: Accompanied by tea or coffee, these cookies become the perfect accomplice for moments of indulgence and relaxation.
- Mini cookie sandwiches: Turn them into delicious mini cookie sandwiches by adding a thin layer of cream cheese between two cookies. You will get refined snacks full of flavor, ideal for any occasion.
Are you looking for other delicious cookie recipes? Try these too: Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies, Vegan Macaroons – Fluffy Coconut Cookies, Almond Cookies with Chocolate Chips or Vegan Thumbprint Cookies.
Cream Cheese Cookies with Rum Raisins
Ingredients
Cream cheese cookies:
- 200 g all-purpose flour sifted
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 100 g butter softened
- 100 g cream cheese room temperature
- 150 g white sugar
- 1 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Filling with Rum Raisins:
- 2 Tbsp raisins
- 4 Tbsp rum
- 100 g cream cheese
- 50 g powdered sugar
Instructions
- Add the raisins to a bowl and pour over the rum. It is best to do this the night before so they have time to soak very well, but you can also do it at the beginning of making these cookies.
- Begin by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the sugar and beat the mixture for about a minute.
- Incorporate the egg and extract and continue beating until well combined.
- Gradually add the baking powder and flour.
- Once all ingredients are incorporated, transfer the dough to the refrigerator and chill for at least an hour.
- Preheat your oven to 375F (190C).
- Since the dough can be sticky, dust your hands with flour before rolling it into 1-2 inch balls.
- You can gently flatten the balls using the bottom of a cup or glass dipped in flour, being careful not to flatten them too much as this may prevent the cookies from puffing up.
- Bake the cookies for 10-15 minutes, making sure to remove them from the oven when you notice the underside edges turning golden. Keep a close eye on the cookies, as baking times may vary.
- Once done, let them cool and prepare the filling by mixing together the cream cheese with powdered sugar, then adding the rum-soaked raisins.
- Spread the filling on each cookie and you can serve them by making little cookie sandwiches.
Ellie
Friday 5th of April 2024
The filling is soooo goood! Loove their texture!