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Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

These Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies are a delicious melt in your mouth cookie combining the flavors of shortbread and raspberry and topped with a delectable almond glaze.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Raspberry Thumbprint
Servings: 24
Calories: 104kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke

Ingredients

Thumbprint Cookie

  • 1 cup (226 g) butter, softened
  • cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 cups (256 g) all-purpose flour

Toppings

  • ½ cup seedless raspberry jam
  • ½ cup (63 g) confectioners' sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon almond extract, optional
  • 1 teaspoon milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together butter and white sugar until smooth. Mix in 1/2 tsp almond extract, egg yolk, and flour until dough comes together.
  • Chill dough for 15-30 minutes.
  • Roll dough into 1 ½ inch balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Using a spoon, make a small impression in the center of each ball. Fill impression with jam.
  • Bake for 14-18 minutes in preheated oven, or until lightly browned.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together confectioners sugar, 3/4 tsp almond exact and milk until smooth.
  • Drizzle over warm cookies.

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcal