These Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for the holiday season. With a buttery almond base and a sweet raspberry jam filling, they make an excellent addition to your Christmas cookies collection.
This recipe is simple and requires basic baking techniques, making it easy to whip up a batch for festive gatherings or as a sweet gift.
Delicious Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies
These thumbprint cookies feature a tender almond-flavored dough that is filled with tangy raspberry jam. The recipe yields about 24 cookies and takes approximately 30 minutes to prepare and bake.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- Sliced almonds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Fill with Jam: Spoon a small amount of raspberry jam into each indentation, being careful not to overfill.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional Garnish: If desired, press sliced almonds into the edges of the cookies while they are still warm.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: 120kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
