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.



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. 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.
 * I like using the knuckle on my first finger.