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Ingredients
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1 cup butter, softened
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⅔ cup white sugar
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1 ¼ teaspoons almond extract, divided
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup seedless raspberry jam
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½ cup confectioners' sugar
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1 teaspoon milk
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
![a top down view of ingredients for shortbread cookies sitting on the kitchen counter.]()
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![Ingredients for sugar glaze, to use on thumbprint shortbread cookies]()
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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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.
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Form dough into 1 ½-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.
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![Almond-Raspberry Shortbread cookies, unbaked, sitting two inches a part on a blue cookie sheet.]()
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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.
![Raspberry-Almond Shortbread Thumbprint cookies fresh out of the oven with slightly golden-brown edges.]()
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Mix confectioners' sugar, milk, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon almond extract together in a medium bowl until smooth; drizzle lightly over warm cookies.
![Raspberry-Almond Shortbread Thumbprint cookies getting a sugar glaze drizzle while sitting on a blue cookie sheet.]()
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Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 104 | Calories |
| 5g | Fat |
| 14g | Carbs |
| 1g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 36 | |
| Calories 104 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 5g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 17% |
| Cholesterol 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium 37mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate 14g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 8g | |
| Protein 1g | 2% |
| Calcium 3mg | 0% |
| Iron 0mg | 2% |
| Potassium 9mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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