Recipe: Lemon Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies

Lemon Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies

Ingredients

·         1/2 cup butter, softened

·         1/3 cup sugar

·         1/4 teaspoon almond extract

·         1/4 teaspoon salt

·         1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour

·         1/4 cup lemon pie filling

Cooking Directions

1.   Cream together softened butter, sugar, and almond extract with a hand mixer.

2.   Gradually add in salt and flour, beating well until combined.

3.   Roll one-tablespoonfuls into balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.

4.   Make a small indent in each cookie with your fingertip.

5.   Fill each indent with 1/4 teaspoon lemon pie filling.

6.   Bake at 350 for 20 - 23 minutes or until just starting to brown on the edges.

7.   Cool completely before serving.

8.   Makes 1 1/2 dozen cookies.

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