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Thumbprint 03

Thumbprint 03 is built on Sugar, Butter Softened, Powdered Sugar, and All Purpose Flour. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

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Ingredients

• 2/3 cup
• 1 cup
• 1 cup
• 2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350 F. In large mixer bowl combine sugar, butter and almond extract.

2. 2

   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy (1 to 2 minutes).

3. 3

   Reduce speed to low; add flour.

4. 4

   Continue beating until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes).

5. 5

   Shape dough into 1-inch balls.

6. 6

   Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.

7. 7

   Fill each indentation with about 1/4 teaspoon jam.

8. 8

   Bake for 14 to 18 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

9. 9

   Let stand 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet.

10. 10

    In small bowl stir together powdered sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract. Gradually stir in enough water for a thin glaze.

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    Drizzle over cooled cookies.

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    Storage directions: Store in airtight containers up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.

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    TIP: If cookies are spreading too much, chill dough 1 hour or stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons flour.