Berry Shortbread Dreams Cookies |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 18 Minutes |
Ready In: 48 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A shortbread variation of the familiar thumbprint cookie. Please add an hour refrigeration time for the dough. Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes) |
2/3 cup sugar |
1/2 teaspoon almond extract |
2 cups flour |
1/3-1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam |
1 cup confectioners' sugar |
2 -3 teaspoons water |
1/2 teaspoon almond extract |
Directions:
1. Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy.
2. Beat in almond extract; gradually add flour until dough forms a ball.
3. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F
5. Roll into 1 inch balls; place them 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
6. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center; fill imprint with jam.
7. Bake for 14-18 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
8. Remove to wire racks to cool.
9. Spoon additional jam into cookies if desired.
10. GLAZE: Combine all glaze ingredients and drizzle over cookies.
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