RASPBERRY ALMOND SHORTBREAD THUMBPRINTS

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These thumbprint cookies with a buttery base, filled with raspberry preserves and drizzled with an almond glaze. They're special to serve, yet easy on your baking budget.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c butter, unsalted, softened
2/3 c sugar
2 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/2 c raspberry jam
GLAZE
1 c powdered sugar
2-3 tsp water
1 1/2 tsp almond extract

Steps:

  • 1. Combine butter, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
  • 2. Reduce speed to low; add flour. Beat, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • 3. Heat oven to 350°F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Make indentation in center of each cookie with thumb (edges may crack slightly). Fill each indentation with about 1/4 teaspoon jam.
  • 4. Bake for 14 to 18 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire cooling rack. Cool completely.
  • 5. Combine all glaze ingredients in small bowl with wire whisk until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.

Francisco Gonzalez
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Overall, I thought these cookies were pretty good. I would definitely make them again, but I might try using a different type of jam next time.


Reece Cleaves
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These cookies are perfect for a special occasion. They're sure to impress your guests.


Rafiqul Islam Rafi
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I love the idea of these cookies, but I found the raspberry jam to be a bit too tart for my taste.


Sehabul ahmed Sagor
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.


Adu Portia
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out as good as the ones in the picture. They were a bit dry.


A C
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Arbab ali Gopang
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These cookies are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me. I highly recommend them!


Kimberly Luther
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I love the combination of raspberries and almonds in these cookies. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Veronica
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These cookies are delicious! The raspberry jam and almond extract give them a unique and flavorful taste.


XDR _GANG
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I've made these cookies a few times now and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to recipe for shortbread cookies.


Malili Namu
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These raspberry almond shortbread thumbprints were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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