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Raspberry Almond Shortbread Thumbprints

Source of Recipe


land o lakes






List of Ingredients



• Cookie Ingredients:
  
• 1 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened*
  
• 2/3 cup sugar
  
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1/2 cup raspberry jam**
  
• Glaze Ingredients:
  
• 1 cup powdered sugar
  
• 2 to 3 teaspoons water
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
  






Instructions



1. Combine butter, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour. Beat, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
   
   
2. Heat oven to 350°F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Make indentation in center of each cookie with thumb (edges may crack slightly). Fill each indentation with about 1/4 teaspoon jam.
   
   
3. Bake for 14 to 18 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet. Cool completely.
   
   
4. Meanwhile, stir together all glaze ingredients in small bowl with wire whisk until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.
   
   






Final Comments


Yield: 3 1/2 dozen cookies

*Substitute LAND O LAKES® Soft Baking Butter with Canola Oil right from the refrigerator.

**Substitute 1/2 cup of your favorite flavor jam.