Description
Delicious almond cookies filled with raspberry jam, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup raspberry jam
- Additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Add in the vanilla and almond extracts, continuing to mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, chopped almonds, and salt until evenly distributed.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Using your hands, form small balls of dough, about a tablespoon in size.
- Make an indent in the center of each dough ball and fill it with a small amount of raspberry jam, about 1/4 teaspoon, then carefully pinch the dough around the jam to seal it.
- Place the filled cookie balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- After the cookies have cooled, dust them generously with additional powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to substitute the raspberry jam with your favorite flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg