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Thumbprint jam cookie

Jammy Raspberry Thumbprint Jewel Gems

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 36 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup sparkling or coarse sugar for rolling
  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam seedless works best

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F; line two sheets with parchment.
  2. Cream butter and sugar in large bowl about 3 minutes until light and fluffy; beat in yolks, vanilla, and almond extract thoroughly.
  3. Mix in flour and salt just until combined; do not overmix.
  4. Roll into 1-inch balls; generously coat with sparkling sugar and place about 2 inches apart.
  5. Make deep center indent with thumb or back of 1/2 teaspoon measure; gently smooth cracked edges.
  6. Fill each with about 1/2 teaspoon raspberry jam.
  7. Bake 12-14 minutes until edges start turning golden and centers slightly underdone; they firm on cooling.
  8. Cool on sheet 5 minutes; transfer to rack to cool completely.