Description
Delicate raspberry almond thumbprint cookies with a buttery base, nutty almond flavor, and sweet-tart raspberry jam centers. These golden little cookies are perfect for tea time, holidays, or anytime you crave a homemade treat.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (softened), creates a rich, tender cookie base.
- Granulated sugar: 2/3 cup, adds sweetness and light texture.
- Almond extract: 1 tsp, gives the cookies their signature flavor.
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups, forms the perfect structure.
- Almond flour: 1/2 cup, adds nuttiness and softness.
- Salt: 1/4 tsp, balances the sweetness.
- Raspberry jam: 1/2 cup, brings fruity brightness.
- Powdered sugar: For dusting after baking.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add almond extract.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, almond flour, and salt, then mix into butter mixture to form dough.
- Assemble the Dish: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet. Press the center gently to make wells.
- Cook to Perfection: Fill each well with 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry jam and bake 12–15 minutes until golden edges appear.
- Finishing Touches: Let cookies cool slightly, then transfer to rack and dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve with tea or coffee for a perfect treat.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes for best shape retention.
- Don’t overfill with jam to prevent bubbling over.
- Use high-quality jam for better flavor.
- Cookies store well up to 5 days in airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: raspberry almond thumbprints, thumbprint cookies, holiday cookies, almond jam cookies, buttery jam cookies