Christmas cookie-baking is in full swing at my house, and this is a new recipe that everyone is just lovin’. You’ll need one can of Solo Almond filling:
and one can of Solo Raspberry Cake & Pastry Filling:
Both of these items should be available in the cake-mix aisle at your grocery store.
RASPBERRY ALMOND THUMBPRINT COOKIES
Ingredients
- 1 can Solo Almond Filling
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 can Raspberry or Apricot filling
CONFECTIONERS’ SUGAR GLAZE
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
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Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in almond filling, almond extract and egg yolks, and beat until blended. Using a wooden spoon, stir in flour, baking powder and salt. (Dough will be soft). Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Shape dough into one-inch balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Make an indentation in the center of each cookie. (I used a small cork to make the indentation. You could also use your thumb!) Spoon 1/2 teaspoon raspberry or apricot filling into each indented cookie. Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on baking pan for 1 minute, before removing to cooling rack.
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After cookies are completely cooled, drizzle with Confectioners’ Sugar Glaze.
For Glaze:
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Combine the confectioners' sugar, milk and almond extract and mix by hand until smooth.
The texture of the cookie is slightly crispy on the outside, and soft and a bit chewy on the inside. Really, really yummy!
Happy holiday baking!
“A”
Still can’t find Solo almond filling out here. I might have to book a flight to your house.
I’ll bet we can stuff a case (or two) into a carry on. See you soon!!
I made your coconut biscotti and it came out delicious! Sent from my iPad
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I’m so glad, Peggy!! This recipe is a long-time favorite of mine, and it seems that our dear Beth can’t get enough of them 😉 Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family!
Ann