Description
These Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful blend of tender almond-infused cookie and vibrant raspberry jam. Perfect for any occasion, they offer a comforting bite that will leave you wanting more!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon Raspberry Jam or Preserves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together on medium-high speed until light, fluffy, and pale in color, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the almond extract and scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is well combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients with the mixer on low speed, mixing until just combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Press an indentation into the center of each cookie ball using your thumb or the back of a small measuring spoon.
- Spoon about 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon of raspberry jam into each indentation.
- Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the jam is bubbly, rotating the baking sheets halfway through.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Don't overmix the dough to ensure a tender texture. Chilling the dough is crucial to prevent spreading. Use a good quality raspberry jam for the best flavor.