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Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies are a must-try treat!

These Raspberry Almond Shortbread Cookies combine a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth base with sweet jam and a hint of almond — perfect for holiday trays or teatime.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • ⅔ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup raspberry jam
  • ½ cup powdered sugar for glaze
  • 1-2 tsp milk
  • ¼ tsp almond extract for glaze

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Cream together butter, powdered sugar, and almond extract.
  3. Gradually add flour until dough forms.
  4. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on lined baking sheet.
  5. Use thumb to make indentation in each cookie and fill with jam.
  6. Bake 12-14 minutes until edges are set.
  7. Cool and drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar, almond extract, and milk.

Notes

  • Chill dough if it’s too soft to handle
  • Use seedless jam for smoother finish
  • Almond extract gives a classic flavor pairing

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