raspberry - almond thumbprint cookies

Name: Raspberry - Almond Thumbprint Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) butter. softened; 2/3 cup(s) sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) almond extract; 2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1/2 cup(s) seedless raspberry jam; ## GLAZE; 1 cup(s) confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) almond extract; 2 - 3 teaspoon(s) water

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CJ *

Somewhere, PA

Updated on Nov 20, 2012

Delicious and so pretty, with just a hint of almond flavor. So good!! Taste of Home

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

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yield 3 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

1 cup butter. softened
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
GLAZE
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 - 3 teaspoons water

How To Make raspberry - almond thumbprint cookies

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and extract until light and fluffy. Add flour and mix well. Chill for 1 hour. Roll into 1 in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indention in the center of each; fill with 1/4 teaspoon jam. Bake at 350 for 13 - 16 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cook completely.

Step 2

For glaze, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, extract and water. Drizzle over cookies.
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