Thumbprint Cookie Recipe

1. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer or the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, sugar and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
3. Mix in the egg and almond extract. Add in the salt, mixing again.
4. Gradually add in the flour, mixing just until everything is combined into a smooth dough. The dough may be stiff but it should come together smoothly. If it is crumbly it should be mixed just a little longer.
5. Scoop the dough, using a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop, into round balls and place on the prepared baking sheets.
6. Using a rounded 1 teaspoon spoon or clean thumb, indent the center of each cookie. You may need a small amount of flour to dust the back of the teaspoon so it doesn’t stick to the dough.
7. Fill each indentation with 1 teaspoon of jam, making sure that the jam rounds up slightly above the dough.
8. Refrigerate the cookies for 30 minutes before baking.
9. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the cookies in the oven and bake for 10-14 minutes or until set on the edges but not browned. Cooking times tend to vary greatly, so keep an eye on the first batch to gauge the others.
10. Allow the cookies to cool for 10 minutes and then move to a cooling rack to finish cooling completely.

Glaze:

1. To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, almond extract and 1 tablespoon of cream until smooth.
2. Slowly whisk in additional cream, 1 teaspoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency. I recommend a thick glaze that runs slowly.
3. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and allow to set for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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