Raspberry-Almond Shortbread Cookies

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 2/3 c. sugar
• 1 c. butter, softened
• 2 t. almond extract, divided
• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 c. seedless raspberry jam
• 1 c. powdered sugar
• 2 to 3 t. water

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from webmailb.netzero.net

Preparation

Step 1

Using an electric mixer on medium speed, combine sugar, butter and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract until creamy. Reduce speed to low and add flour. Continue beating until well mixed.

Shape dough into one-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Gently press a thumbprint in center of each cookie. Fill each with about 1/4 teaspoon jam.

Bake at 350 degrees for 14 to 18 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Let cool one minute on baking sheets. Remove cookies to wire racks to cool completely. Combine remaining extract, powdered sugar and water; drizzle lightly over cookies.

Makes 3-1/2 dozen.