raspberry almonettes

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Huntsville, AL
Updated on May 30, 2015

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Rate
prep time 55 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield 24 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons almond extract
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup sliced almonds, finely chopped
  • FOR THE FILLING
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon almond extract
  • 1/4 cup red raspberry preserves

How To Make raspberry almonettes

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in oil and extract. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
  • Step 2
    Shape dough into 1-in. balls; press one side into almonds. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets, almond side up. Flatten to 1/4-in. thickness with bottom of a glass. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool on pans 5 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Step 3
    For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and extract until smooth. Place rounded teaspoonfuls of filling on bottoms of half of the cookies. Make an indentation in center of each; fill with 1/4 teaspoon preserves. Cover with remaining cookies. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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