Raspberry Thumbprint Butter Cookies Recipe

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Raspberry Thumbprint Butter Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup butter, softened (no subsitutes)
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 24 tsp raspberry jam (can use strawberry jam or jelly or use 24 candied red or green cherries)

Directions:

  1. Set oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. Lightly grease a cookie/baking sheet.
  3. In a large bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed beat the butter with vanilla and almond extract (if using) until fluffy.
  4. In a bowl combine the confectioners sugar with cornstarch and flour; add to the creamed mixture and beat until smooth and combined.
  5. Using hands shape into 24 round balls, then place on cookie sheet about 2-inches apart.
  6. Push down slightly using the palm of your hand then make a small indent in the middle of each cookie.
  7. Spoon about 1 teaspoon jelly or jam into the hole.
  8. Bake for about 8-10 minutes (watch closely that the edges do not brown too much).
  9. Cool on wire racks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 136.38 Kcal (571 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.74g 12%
Cholesterol 20.34mg 7%
Sodium 1.64mg 0%
Potassium 11.29mg 0%
Total Carbs 15.68g 5%
Sugars 6.4g 26%
Dietary Fiber 0.35g 1%
Protein 0.88g 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 3.5mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 469.24 Kcal (1965 kJ)
Calories from fat 239.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.63g 12%
Cholesterol 69.97mg 7%
Sodium 5.66mg 0%
Potassium 38.83mg 0%
Total Carbs 53.93g 5%
Sugars 22.04g 26%
Dietary Fiber 1.19g 1%
Protein 3.01g 2%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 3%
Iron 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 12.1mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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