Name: Almond Thumbprint Cookies
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 1/2 hr
Yield: Makes about 2 dozen
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sliced blanched almonds, toasted and cooled; 2/3 cup sugar; 2/3 cup matzo cake meal; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; About 2 tablespoons fruit jam, such as raspberry, strawberry, or apricot

Almond Thumbprint CookiesRomulo Yanes

These delicate little almond cookies are perfect for entertaining; the contrast between the crisp cookie and gooey-sweet jam will keep guests coming back for more. And it takes less than 30 minutes of hands-on cooking time to whip up a batch.

Cooks' note:

Cookies keep in an airtight container at room temperature 3 days.

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