Raspberry Almond Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Raspberry Almond Jam Thumbprint Cookies are delightful, buttery treats filled with sweet raspberry jam and accented with a hint of almond. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies perfectly balance nutty and fruity flavors, making them ideal for coffee breaks or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare, they cater to bakers of all skill levels and are sure to bring smiles to everyone who enjoys them.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/3 cup raspberry jam
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the almond extract until well combined.
- Gradually add flour while mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Form small balls (about 1 inch) from the dough and place them on ungreased baking sheets.
- Press your thumb gently in the center of each ball to create an indentation.
- Spoon about half a teaspoon of raspberry jam into each thumbprint.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg