RASPBERRY FILLED ALMOND SHORTBREAD WITH ALMOND GLAZE

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"Originally in Taste of Home". These cookies are very delicious. They are great with a cup of tea. I hope you will try and enjoy them as we do.

Provided by Amy Lee

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 36 cookies, 6-9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup softened butter
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 teaspoons water
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • In a Medium Mixing Bowl (I prefer using a Plastic Bowl that has a lid).
  • Cream Butter and Sugar.
  • mix in the almond extract.
  • Gradually mix in flour until the dough forms a ball.
  • Cover and refrigerate for an hour for easier handling.
  • Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.
  • Roll into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on a ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Using a wooden spoon handle make and indention in the middle of the ball.
  • (I like using the knuckle on my first finger).
  • Fill with the raspberry jam.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 14-18 minutes depending on your oven.
  • Add aditional Raspberry jam if desired (I never do this).
  • Remove and place on wire racks for cooling.
  • Mix the Glaze ingredients.
  • Using a butter knife (dipping it in the glaze Mixture) Letting the glaze run off the butter knife, Zig Zag the mixture across the cookies creating a continuing Z.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663.3, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 19.5, Cholesterol 81.3, Sodium 280.3, Carbohydrate 92.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 55, Protein 4.7

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