Goat Cheese Thumbprint Cookies

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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Goat Cheese Thumbprints

• 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

1. Cream butter and sugars till light and fluffy.
2. Add egg and vanilla extract.
3. Mix in goat cheese.
4. Sift dries together & mix in till combined.
5. Scoop cookies using a small scoop and make a small indentation in the center.  
6. Chill cookies for at least 30 minutes before baking.
7. 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.
8. Once the cookies have completely cooled, spoon a small amount of blueberry jam in the centers.