Almond Raspberry Cookies

Ingredients:

  • 1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough

  • 1 cup blanched silvered almonds, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

  • 1/2 cup red raspberry preserves

  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (176 degrees C). Place the cookie dough in a classic batter bowl. Chop the almonds very finely with the food chopper. Add the almonds and almond extract to the dough; mix well.

  2. Using a small scoop, drop dough 2 inches apart on flat baking stone. Press lightly floured finger in center of dough to make indentations. Fill the indentations with about 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry preserves.

  3. Bake 15 - 18 minutes or until cookies are light golden brown. Place parchment paper under a stackable cooling rack. Transfer the cookies from the baking stone to the cooling rack. Cool; sprinkle with powdered sugar.