One of the most popular recipes on my blog each holiday is Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies! You get a buttery shortbread cookie base, a bright raspberry jam filling that is vibrantly flavored and they are finished with a sweet almond glaze. To put it simply, they’re addictively delicious! They are ideal for gifting, party making, or just for an after-dinner treat.
I love that they require minimal, simple ingredients, that they are so simple to make and that they don’t require hours of cooling. And it’s one of the tastiest cookies that I’ve ever had. Basic ingredients yet a lot of delicious taste!
Why Are My Cookies are Spreading Too Much?
Too much spread means that you need some more flour or a colder dough or try to add a little more flour to the dough (so chill longer before baking).
Why is My Dough Crumbly?
The dough is going to be crumbly. Just keep mixing and it’s supposed to come together. If it does not you could even add just a tiny bit of milk or butter to bring together or the next time around try a little less flour.
Is There a Substitute for Almond Extract?
I suggest starting with the almond extract for the best flavor, but if there is an allergy in your home, or to whom you gift these too, you could substitute the vanilla extract for the almond extract. I suggest that you use 1 tsp of vanilla in the dough, then 1/2 tsp of vanilla in the glaze, so it’s not too tinted.
Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies
These Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies are delicious and they definitely need to find a place on your dinner treat!
Servings: 36 cookies
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Calories: 117 kcal
Ingredients
2 cups + 2 Tbsp (300g) of all-purpose flour*
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup (226g) of unsalted butter, cold and then diced into 1 Tbsp pieces
2/3 cup (140g) of granulated sugar
1/2 tsp of almond extract
1/2 cup of seedless raspberry jam
Glaze (optional)
1 cup (124g) of powdered sugar
1 tsp of almond extract
2 – 4 of tsp water
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