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).<BR>
cream butter and Sugar.<BR>
Mix in the almond extract.<BR>
Gradually mix in flour until the dough forms a ball.<BR>
Cover and refrigerate for an hour for easier handling.<BR>
Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.<BR>
Roll into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on a ungreased cookie sheet.<BR>
Using a wooden spoon handle make and indention in the middle of the ball.<BR>
*I like using the knuckle on my first finger.<BR>
Fill with the raspberry jam.<BR>
Bake at 350 degrees for 14-18 minutes depending on your oven.<BR>
Add aditional raspberry jam if desired (I never do this).<BR>
Remove and place on wire racks for cooling.<BR>
Mix the Glaze ingredients.<BR>
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.
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==See also==
Category: Scottish Desserts
category: Scottish Recipes
category:Raspberry Recipes
category:flour Recipes
category:almond extract Recipes
category:butter Recipes
category:water Recipes
category:Sugar Recipes
category:granulated sugar Recipes
category:flour Recipes
category:cream Recipes