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21) Patriotic Cherry-Almond Thumbprint Cookies

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup cherry jam or pie filling
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds chopped (optional)
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg yolk, vanilla, and almond extract.
  3. Stir in flour and salt until dough forms. Chill 15 minutes if too soft.
  4. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place on sheet 2 inches apart.
  5. Press thumb into each ball to make a well. Spoon 1/2 tsp cherry jam into wells.
  6. Sprinkle chopped almonds around edges if using. Bake 12–14 minutes until edges set.
  7. Cool 5 minutes on pan, then transfer to rack. Dust with powdered sugar if you like.