Delicious Raspberry and Almond Shortbread Cookies
These raspberry and almond shortbread thumbprint cookies combine a buttery, nutty cookie base with a sweet-tart raspberry jam center. They are quick to prepare, easy to make, and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (96 grams) almond flour
- 1 ½ cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup (110 grams) raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with a mixer.
- Mix in almond extract and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed butter and sugar. Stir gently until the dough comes together; avoid overmixing.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough (about 1 tablespoon or 15 grams each) and roll into balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Using your thumb or the back of a teaspoon, gently press an indentation into the center of each dough ball.
- Spoon about ½ teaspoon of raspberry jam into each indentation.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until cookies are lightly golden around the edges but still pale on top.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use butter softened to room temperature but not melted to prevent spreading. Chill dough for 10-15 minutes if kitchen is warm. Use seedless jam for a smooth finish. Avoid overmixing dough to keep cookies tender. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 20 g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Protein: 2
Keywords: raspberry cookies, almond shortbread, thumbprint cookies, quick dessert, easy cookies, holiday cookies, nutty cookies