Description
Delicate, buttery cookies filled with sweet raspberry jam and flavored with almond, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla and almond extract until well combined.
- Gradually add flour and salt, stirring in chopped almonds until fully mixed.
- Scoop out the dough and flatten it in your palm. Place 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry jam in the center and fold the dough around it to form a ball.
- Place the dough balls on the baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Dust with powdered sugar while still warm. Let cool on a wire rack.
Notes
Make sure your butter is softened for easier mixing. Don’t overbake for a perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, raspberry, almond, holiday baking