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Cashew Thumbprint Cookies With Raspberry Jam And Glaze

Course Dessert
Keyword baking, cashew, cookies, holiday, jam, thumbprint cookies
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 24 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • cup granulated sugar
  • cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • Dash ground cinnamon
  • 2 ¼ cup gluten free flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • cup cashews finely chopped
  • cup granulated sugar for rolling
  • ½ cup raspberry jam or your favorite jam
  • cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk or water

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat butter, sugars, and yolk together. Add flour, cornstarch, and cinnamon, beat to combine. Fold in finely chopped cashews.

  2. Pour 1/3 cup sugar into a small bowl, set aside.

  3. Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, roll into a ball and place on a plate.

  4. Roll each ball into your prepared sugar bowl to coat all sides. Place back on your plate. Repeat until all dough balls are covered in sugar.

  5. Using a spoon or your thumb, make an indent in the center of each ball. Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour or freezer for 30 minutes.

  6. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

  7. Place jam in a microwaveable bowl and heat for 20 seconds.

  8. Remove chilled dough and scoop a small amount of heated jam into the center of each cookie. Bake 10 minutes.

  9. Allow cookies to set on the baking sheet for about 3 minutes.

  10. Mix together powdered sugar and milk, or water. Add more powdered sugar if your consistency is too thin or use more milk by a ¼ teaspoon if the consistency is too thick.

  11. Drizzle over each cookie. Enjoy warm or room temperature.

  12. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week on the counter.