5.0 from 15 votes
Raspberry Almond Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Raspberry Almond Jam Thumbprint Cookies are buttery shortbread cookies made with only butter, sugar, flour, and almond extract, topped with jam, and baked until soft and topped with homemade vanilla or almond glaze.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Servings: 24
Calories: 153 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter (cold or barely softened, cut into small cubes)
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 Tablespoons milk
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar for 3-4 minutes until light, fluffy, and creamy. Add almond or vanilla extract.
- Fold in flour and mix just until combined. The dough will be crumbly, keep mixing until it begins to come together. You may add 1 teaspoon of milk or water to help it come together. Press the dough into a ball and tightly cover with plastic wrap to chill for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. When ready to bake, shape the dough into small balls, making sure the balls are nice and smooth. Line light-colored baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place the cookie dough balls onto the baking sheets and make an indention in each one with your thumb. The dough may crack slightly when you press your thumb into it so just smooth it out with your fingers. Fill with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam, depending on the size of your cookie dough ball.
- Bake for 10-14 minutes, or until very lightly browned on the edges. If you want a softer shortbread thumbprint cookie, bake it for only 10 minutes. If you want a crisper shortbread cookie, bake them for 12-14 minutes. DO NOT OVERBAKE.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool. Make the glaze by whisking the ingredients together. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
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Notes
- Storage:
- Store Jam Thumbprint Cookies in an air-tight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the refrigerator for 5-6 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
153kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
61mg
(3%)
Potassium
18mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
238IU
(5%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 153kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 238IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.