9.17.2010

Raspberry and Almond Shortbread Thumbprints


1 cup butter
2/3 cup white sugar
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 cups flour
1/2 cup seedless jam

1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
3/4 tsp almond extract
1 tsp milk

*Preheat 350
*Cream together butter and white sugar until smooth. Mix in 1/2 tsp almond extract. Mix in flour until dough comes together. Roll dough into 1 1/2 inch balls, and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Make a small hole and fill it with preserves (I used strawberry freezer jam).
*Bake for 14-18 min. Let cool 1 min.
*In bowl, mix together powdered sugar, 3/4 tsp almond extract and milk until smooth. Drizzle over warm cookies.

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