Raspberry and Almond Shortbread Thumbprints Recipe

"Shortbread thumbprint cookie filled with raspberry jam, and drizzled with glaze."

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
  • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon milk
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    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Watch Now
    2. In a medium bowl, cream together butter and white sugar until smooth. Mix in 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.Mix in flour until dough comes together. Roll dough into 1 1/2 inch balls, and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Make a small hole in the center of each ball, using your thumb and finger, and fill the hole with preserves.Watch Now
    3. Bake for 14 to 18 minutes in preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Let cool 1 minute on the cookie sheet.Watch Now
    4. In a medium bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar, 3/4 teaspoon almond extract, and milk until smooth. Drizzle lightly over warm cookies.Watch Now

    Footnotes

    • Partner Tip
    • Reynolds® Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.

    Nutrition Facts

    Per Serving: 104 calories;5.2 g fat;13.7 g carbohydrates;0.8 g protein;14 mg cholesterol;37 mg sodium.Full nutrition
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