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Thumbprint jam cookie

15. Raspberry Almond Thumbprints

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds crushed slightly
  • 1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Beat butter and sugar until smooth; mix in yolk and almond extract.
  3. Stir in flour and salt until dough forms.
  4. Roll into 1-inch balls; coat in crushed sliced almonds.
  5. Place on a baking sheet; press a thumbprint into each.
  6. Fill indents with a small scoop of raspberry jam.
  7. Bake 12 to 14 minutes, until almonds are lightly toasted.