Almond Raspberry Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (20 oz.) pkg. refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1 c. blanched slivered almonds
1/2 c. red raspberry preserves
1 tsp. almond extract
2/3 c. powdered sugar

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Chop almonds very finely.
Place cookie dough in 2-quart batter bowl.
Add almonds and almond extract.
Mix with bamboo spoon to combine.
Using small stainless steel scoop, place dough 2-inches apart on baking sheet.
Press lightly floured finger in center of dough to make indentation.
Fill with approximately 1/2 teaspoon raspberry preserves.
Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until cookie is golden brown.
Place cookies on a nonstick cooling rack.
Place powdered sugar in a flour/sugar shaker and shake over cookies until completely covered.
Yield: approximately 4 dozen cookies.