Description
Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies feature a buttery dough and tart raspberry jam, making them a delightful treat for gatherings or a cozy evening snack. Simple to prepare, these cookies are sure to impress with their irresistible flavor and charming appearance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1–2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 1/2 tsp optional vanilla or almond extract for icing
Instructions
- Beat softened butter on high speed until creamy; add sugar, vanilla, and almond extracts, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add salt and flour until a soft dough forms; chill for at least 4 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare baking sheets.
- Form balls of dough and create a thumbprint indentation; fill with raspberry jam.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until lightly golden; cool on a wire rack.
- Whisk together confectioners' sugar and cream; drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
Chill dough for 4 hours or speed up by using the freezer for 1-2 hours.
Use your fingers to smooth any cracks in the dough after pressing your thumb in.
Customize with different flavored jams or add zest to the dough for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg