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Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies are delightful treats that are quick and easy to make, perfect for any gathering or holiday cookie box.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon Almond Extract Can be omitted or substituted with more vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor enhancement
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Raspberry Jam Can be replaced with any jam of choice
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar No substitute recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Use any milk or dairy alternative

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the butter in a mixing bowl until pale and creamy, about 1 minute.
  2. Mix in sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined, then gradually sift in flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
  3. Shape the dough into 1-tablespoon-sized balls and create an indentation in each ball.
  4. Chill the shaped dough for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Fill each indentation with about ½ teaspoon of raspberry jam.
  7. Bake for 14-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool on the rack for 5 minutes, then transfer to cool completely.
  9. Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar with milk until smooth, then pipe over the cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to 6 days. Freeze for longer storage.

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