Description
These Valentine Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies offer a sweet and tangy experience with a buttery shortbread base and vibrant raspberry jam. Perfect for sharing on Valentine’s Day or any occasion requiring a touch of sweetness, these easy-to-make cookies are a delightful homemade treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/3 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and almond extract until creamy.
- Mix in gluten-free flour and sea salt until a thick dough forms.
- Shape the dough into balls and press a thumb into the center to form a divot.
- Fill each divot with raspberry jam and chill the cookie sheet for 1 hour.
- Bake at 375°F for 10-11 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
Substitute coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
Options for filling include strawberry or apricot jam for a different flavor.
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to four days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg