Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies

Name: Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies
Prep time: 4 h 45 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 4 h 59 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 2/3 cup (133g) granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 and 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled); 1/2 cup (160g) raspberry jam*; 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar; 1–2 Tablespoons (15–30g/ml) heavy cream, half-and-half, or milk; optional: 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla or almond extract

Instructions

Prep:4h 45minCook:14min

Soft, buttery almond shortbread cookies filled with sweet raspberry jam. These easy, egg-free thumbprint cookies come together in 1 bowl and bake into tender, melt-in-your-mouth treats perfect for the holidays or any time of year. See Note below about keeping the dough cold at all times, to help prevent over-spreading.

Updated at: Wed, 26 Nov 2025 01:36:55 GMT