Raspberry and Almond Shortbread Thumbprints

Name: Raspberry and Almond Shortbread Thumbprints
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 0.66666668653488 cup white sugar; 1.25 teaspoons almond extract, divided; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 0.5 cup seedless raspberry jam; 0.5 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon milk

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These shortbread thumbprint cookies are filled with raspberry jam, and drizzled with glaze.

Recipe by Dee

Updated on January 27, 2023

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

36

Yield:

3 dozen

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
⅔ cup white sugar
1 ¼ teaspoons almond extract, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup seedless raspberry jam
½ cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon milk

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Beat butter and white sugar together in a medium bowl until creamy. Mix in 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Add flour and mix until dough comes together.

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Form dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Use your thumb to press down and make a dent in the center of each ball, then fill with jam.

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Bake in batches the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, about 14 to 18 minutes; allow to cool on cookie sheet for a few minutes.

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Mix confectioners' sugar, milk, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon almond extract together in a medium bowl until smooth; drizzle lightly over warm cookies.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

104	Calories
5g	Fat
14g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 104
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	7%
Saturated Fat 3g	17%
Cholesterol 14mg	5%
Sodium 37mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 1g
Calcium 3mg	0%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 9mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.