Description
These Raspberry Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. Soft, buttery cookies filled with sweet raspberry jam, they are sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam
- Extra granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Form cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and make an indentation in the center. Fill each indentation with raspberry jam. Roll the edges of the cookies in granulated sugar.
- Bake: Arrange the cookies on the baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can use any seedless jam for different flavor options.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
