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Raspberry and Almond Shortbread Thumbprints

Raspberry and Almond Shortbread Thumbprints

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened

  • â…” 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

Preparation

Step 1


Gather all ingredients.


Step 2


Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).


Step 3


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.


Step 4


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.


Step 5


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.


Step 6


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


Step 7


Enjoy!







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