07/11/2025
These Raspberry Almond Shortbread Cookies are a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treat filled with sweet raspberry jam and finished with a delicate almond glaze. Perfect for holiday baking, gifting, or just indulging in a delicious homemade cookie! 🍪✨
🛒 Ingredients
For the Cookies:
✔ 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
✔ ⅔ cup granulated sugar
✔ ½ teaspoon almond extract
✔ 2 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
✔ ½ cup seedless red raspberry jam
For the Glaze:
✔ 1 cup powdered sugar
✔ 3 to 4 teaspoons water
✔ 1 teaspoon almond extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Dough:
✔ In a medium bowl, beat softened butter with an electric mixer for 30 seconds until creamy.
✔ Add granulated sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy.
✔ Mix in almond extract until well combined.
✔ Gradually add flour, mixing until the dough comes together.
2️⃣ Shape the Cookies:
✔ Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
✔ Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
✔ Using your thumb or the back of a small spoon, make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
3️⃣ Fill with Jam:
✔ Spoon about ½ teaspoon of seedless raspberry jam into each indentation.
4️⃣ Bake:
✔ Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
✔ Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
5️⃣ Prepare the Glaze:
✔ In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, 3 teaspoons of water, and almond extract until smooth.
✔ If the glaze is too thick, add an extra teaspoon of water until it reaches a drizzle-friendly consistency.
6️⃣ Drizzle the Glaze:
✔ Once cookies are completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the tops in a zigzag pattern.
✔ Let the glaze set before serving or storing.
💡 Tips & Variations:
✔ Prevent Spreading: If the dough becomes too soft while shaping, refrigerate unbaked cookies for 15 minutes before baking.
✔ Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
✔ Flavor Twist: Try apricot or blackberry jam for a fun variation!
🍽️ Nutrition & Time:
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏱ Baking Time: 10-12 minutes
📌 Servings: About 24 cookies
📌 Calories: ~120 per cookie
These Raspberry Almond Shortbread Cookies bring the perfect balance of buttery richness and fruity sweetness, making them a holiday favorite or year-round indulgence! 🍪❤️