Description
A delightful treat combining sweet apricot jam with rich almond flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup apricot jam
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add in the vanilla and almond extracts and blend well until completely incorporated.
- Gradually mix in the flour and salt, continuing to blend until the dough is smooth and evenly mixed.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet, using your thumb to create a small well in each ball.
- Fill each thumbprint with a teaspoon of apricot jam and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden, watching carefully to avoid over-baking.
- Once baked, cool on wire racks before serving.
Notes
Chill the dough for 15-20 minutes if it feels too soft. Substitute apricot jam with other fruit jams for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg