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Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies
Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies are a sweet and fruity Christmas cookie the whole family can make! Perfect for a cookie exchange or plate!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 132 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup raspberry jam
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons milk as needed
Instructions
- Beat together butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until fluffy, about 1 minute.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until combined. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add flour and salt to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Place dough in fridge for 30 minutes to chill.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Scoop dough using a cookie scoop or tablespoon and roll into 1-inch balls. Place dough balls onto prepared cookie sheets.
- Use your thumb to make a divot in the center of each dough ball. Add 1/2 teaspoon jam to each divot.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the bottom edges are almost golden.
- Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are cooled, mix together powdered sugar vanilla, and 2 tablespoons milk in a mixing bowl. Add more milk as needed until the glaze is still slightly thick, but runs off a spoon.
- Drizzle your desired amount of glaze or each cookie. Let glaze set up and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
132kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
24mg
(1%)
Potassium
20mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
173IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 173IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.