Sweet Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Shortbread Cookies
Delight your taste buds and impress your guests with these Sweet Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Shortbread Cookies. Perfect for holidays and special occasions, they're a scrumptious addition to any dessert table.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt, then set aside.
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In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, blend together the cold, diced unsalted butter and granulated sugar until combined.
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Add 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
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Gradually add the flour mixture, continuing to mix until the dough comes together.
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Shape the dough into 1-inch balls, about 1 tablespoon each, placing them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
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Press your thumb or forefinger into each dough ball to create a small indentation, large enough to hold 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry jam.
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Fill each indentation with raspberry jam.
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Chill the filled cookies in the refrigerator for 20 minutes, or in the freezer for 10 minutes.
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Bake the chilled cookies in the preheated oven for 14 to 18 minutes, or until lightly golden.
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Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheets, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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To prepare the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of almond extract, and enough water to reach the desired consistency in a small mixing bowl.
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Transfer the glaze into a resealable plastic bag, snip off one corner, and drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies. Allow the glaze to set at room temperature.
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Once the glaze has set, store the cookies in an airtight container.