SHORTBREAD THUMBPRINT COOKIES

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Tender shortbread cookies flavored with almond and filled with raspberry jam are finished of with a sweet almond glaze. Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies are delicious treats that are perfect for holiday baking. These are hands down one of my favorite Christmas cookies to make and make a perfect gift for friends and family.

Prep Time: 5 Min

Cook Time: 3 Min

Ingredients

– 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced – ¾ cup granulated sugar – ½ teaspoon almond extract – 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour – ¼ teaspoon salt – ½ cup seedless raspberry jam – Glaze: – ½ cup confectioners sugar – 1 teaspoon milk – ½ teaspoon almond extract

Beat butter, granulated sugar and ½ teaspoon almond extract with a handheld mixer or a stand mixer until well combined.

Step 1

Add flour and salt. Mix on low speed until large, soft crumbs form (this may take a few minutes), and continue mixing until the sandy mixture turns into cookie dough.

Step 2

Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place about 1 inch apart on lined cookie sheets. Make an indent in the center of each ball (you can use your finger, but I like using a ½ teaspoon measuring spoon or the back of a wooden cooking spoon for a perfect look). Fill each indent with jam.

Step 3

Chill the shaped cookies for 2-4 hours in the refrigerator, or freeze for 1 hour. It is important to chill the cookies before baking or they may spread out and lose their shape. Heat the oven to 350° F. Bake the cookies (one tray at a time) for 18-20 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges and just set. Cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Step 4

Once cookies have cooled, prepare the glaze. Use a spoon to lightly drizzle the glaze over each cookie.

Step 5

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