How to Make Raspberry and Almond Shortbread Thumbprints - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly special about the combination of sweet, tangy raspberries and rich, nutty almonds. And when you add in a buttery, crumbly shortbread cookie, you have a match made in dessert heaven. That's exactly what you'll get with these Raspberry and Almond Shortbread Thumbprints.

These delightful little cookies are perfect for a special occasion or simply as a sweet treat for yourself. They're pretty enough to serve at a holiday gathering or tea party, but easy enough to m...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons almond extract, divided
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup seedless raspberry jam
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat butter and white sugar together in a medium bowl until creamy. Mix in 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Add flour and mix until dough comes together.
  • Form dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Use your thumb to press down and make a dent in the center of each ball, then fill with jam.
  • Bake in batches the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, about 14 to 18 minutes; allow to cool on cookie sheet for a few minutes.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar, milk, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon almond extract together in a medium bowl until smooth; drizzle lightly over warm cookies.
  • Enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    104 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 37mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 3mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 9mg