Description
Delightful raspberry almond thumbprint cookies blend sweet almonds with tangy raspberry jam in a perfect holiday treat. Homemade comfort awaits you with these elegant, irresistible cookies that bring warmth and joy to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, softened (226 grams)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (180 grams)
- 3/4 cup cornstarch (90 grams)
Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar (90 grams)
Flavoring and Filling:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
- 2/3 tablespoons seedless red raspberry jam
Instructions
- Create a velvety dough by blending softened butter with cornstarch until smooth, then incorporate powdered sugar and almond extract, mixing until luxuriously creamy. Gently fold in flour until a cohesive dough forms.
- Refrigerate the dough for a brief 10-15 minute interlude to enhance its structural integrity.
- Warm the oven to a precise 350°F (175°C), preparing a welcoming environment for the delicate cookies.
- Craft petite spheres of dough, each approximately one inch in diameter. Arrange them gracefully on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then tenderly press a delicate indentation into the center of each ball using your thumb or a rounded utensil.
- Lovingly nestle a dollop of seedless raspberry jam into the center of each carefully shaped cookie.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the cookies to transform for about 9 minutes. Watch for subtle golden edges and a delicate set texture. Once baked, let the cookies rest momentarily on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely, developing their full flavor profile. The result: ethereal morsels combining buttery richness, subtle almond essence, and vibrant raspberry sweetness.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain the cookie’s shape during baking.
- Use room temperature butter for easier mixing and smoother cookie texture.
- Experiment with different jam flavors like apricot or strawberry for varied taste profiles.
- Ensure jam doesn’t overflow by creating a deep, gentle indentation in cookie centers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg