Description
Delightful Jam-Filled Almond Shortbread Cookies that combine buttery goodness with a fruity surprise, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam (or your favorite fruit jam)
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the almond extract and salt until well combined.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Form the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the baking sheets.
- Press down in the center of each cookie to create a small well.
- Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry jam into each well.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds around the edges of each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, use vegan butter.
- Replace all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- Try different jams like apricot or strawberry for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, shortbread, jam-filled, almond, dessert, baking