Raspberry Filled Almond Shortbread with Almond Glaze

Description
"Originally in Taste of Home". These cookies are very delicious. They are great with a cup of tea. I hope you will try and enjoy them as we do.


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Ingredients

 * 1 cup softened butter
 * 2/3 cup Sugar
 * 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
 * 2 cups all-purpose flour
 * 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam

Glaze

 * 1 cup confectioners' Sugar
 * 3 teaspoons water
 * 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Directions
In a Medium Mixing Bowl (I prefer using a Plastic Bowl that has a lid).

cream butter and Sugar.

Mix in the almond extract.

Gradually mix in flour until the dough forms a ball.

Cover and refrigerate for an hour for easier handling.

Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.

Roll into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on a ungreased cookie sheet.

Using a wooden spoon handle make and indention in the middle of the ball.


 * I like using the knuckle on my first finger.

Fill with the raspberry jam.

Bake at 350 degrees for 14-18 minutes depending on your oven.

Add aditional raspberry jam if desired (I never do this).

Remove and place on wire racks for cooling.

Mix the Glaze ingredients.

Using a butter knife (dipping it in the glaze Mixture) Letting the glaze run off the butter knife, Zig Zag the mixture across the cookies creating a continuing Z.