RASPBERRY THUMBPRINT BUTTER COOKIES

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These are quite similar to a shortbread --- for the holidays place a candied red or green cherry in the middle of each cookie in place of the jelly or jam.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 18m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened (no subsitutes)
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
24 teaspoons raspberry jam (can use strawberry jam or jelly or use 24 candied red or green cherries)

Steps:

  • set oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Lightly grease a cookie/baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed beat the butter with vanilla and almond extract (if using) until fluffy.
  • In a bowl combine the confectioners sugar with cornstarch and flour; add to the creamed mixture and beat until smooth and combined.
  • Using hands shape into 24 round balls, then place on cookie sheet about 2-inches apart.
  • Push down slightly using the palm of your hand then make a small indent in the middle of each cookie.
  • Spoon about 1 teaspoon jelly or jam into the hole.
  • Bake for about 8-10 minutes (watch closely that the edges do not brown too much).
  • Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.5, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 56.9, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 5.7, Protein 0.9

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