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Raspberry Almond Shortbread Thumbprint CookiesRaspberry Almond Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies
Raspberry Almond Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies
Raspberry Almond Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies
Sweet, buttery treats filled with just a touch of raspberry jam … this cookie has been a part of holiday celebrations for generations!
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Recipe - ST. LOUIS PARK (+Wines & Spirits)
Recipe: Raspberry Almond Shortbread Thumbrint Cookies
Raspberry Almond Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies
Prep Time80 Minutes
Servings42
Cook Time15 Minutes
Ingredients
FOR THE COOKIE: 1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup raspberry jam
FOR THE GLAZE: 1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 teaspoons water
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
Directions
  1. Combine softened butter, sugar and ½ teaspoon almond flavoring in a medium bowl.
  2. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
  3. Add flour; beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
  4. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm.
  5. Heat oven to 350 F.
  6. Using even tablespoons of dough, shape into balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  7. Make indentation in center of each cookie with thumb. Fill each indentation with about ¼ teaspoon jam.
  8. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to cooling rack. Cool completely.
  9. Combine all glaze ingredients in bowl with whisk until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.
80 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
42
Servings

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Makes 42 servings
FOR THE COOKIE: 1 cup butter, softened
Crystal Farms Salted Sweet Cream Butter
Crystal Farms Salted Sweet Cream Butter, 1 Pound
$5.39$5.39/lb
2/3 cup sugar
Crystal Granulated Sugar
Crystal Granulated Sugar, 4 Pound
$4.29$1.07/lb
1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring
L&B Pure Almond Extract
L&B Pure Almond Extract, 2 Ounce
Deal
$4.99 was $5.99$2.50/oz
2 cups all-purpose flour
Gold Medal All-Purpose Flour
Gold Medal All-Purpose Flour, 5 Pound
$6.49$1.30/lb
1/2 cup raspberry jam
Smucker's Seedless Red Raspberry Jam
Smucker's Seedless Red Raspberry Jam, 12 Ounce
$4.39$0.37/oz
FOR THE GLAZE: 1 cup powdered sugar
Wholesome Organic Powdered Confectioners Sugar
Wholesome Organic Powdered Confectioners Sugar, 16 Ounce
$5.89$0.37/oz
2-3 teaspoons water
L&B Spring Water
L&B Spring Water, 20 Ounce
$0.99$0.05/oz
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
L&B Pure Almond Extract
L&B Pure Almond Extract, 2 Ounce
Deal
$4.99 was $5.99$2.50/oz

Directions

  1. Combine softened butter, sugar and ½ teaspoon almond flavoring in a medium bowl.
  2. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
  3. Add flour; beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
  4. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm.
  5. Heat oven to 350 F.
  6. Using even tablespoons of dough, shape into balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  7. Make indentation in center of each cookie with thumb. Fill each indentation with about ¼ teaspoon jam.
  8. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to cooling rack. Cool completely.
  9. Combine all glaze ingredients in bowl with whisk until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.