These Raspberry Almond Cookies are a delightful treat with a buttery almond base, sweet raspberry filling, and crunchy sliced almonds. Perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you crave a fruity, nutty cookie.
Author:nadia
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:24 cookies 1x
Category:Dessert, Cookies
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American, European-Inspired
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
1cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
2cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Fillings and Toppings:
1/2cup raspberry jam
1/2cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
1/2cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in almond extract.
Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add flour and salt, stirring until dough forms.
Shape Cookies: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Make an indentation in the center of each ball.
Add Fillings: Fill each indentation with raspberry jam and sprinkle sliced almonds around the edges.
Bake: Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Cool and Serve: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar once cooled.
Notes
You can substitute raspberry jam with strawberry or apricot for variation.
For extra almond flavor, drizzle with an almond glaze made from powdered sugar, almond extract, and milk.