Easy Linzer Thumbprints

Serves: 6

Branson Greenfelder

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

52

Spice

55

Sweetness

52

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 large

Egg

1 tsps

Salt

Directions:

1

HEAT oven to 350 degrees F

2

CREAM together shortening, sugar and almond extract in large bowl until well combined

3

Add egg; beat until light and fluffy

4

Add ground almonds, flour and salt; mix on medium speed of mixer until well blended

5

ROLL dough into 1-inch balls; place on ungreased baking sheets

6

Indent each ball with thumb

7

BAKE 20 to 25 minutes

8

Fill each indent with scant 1/2 teaspoon preserves

9

Return to oven; bake an additional 5 minutes

10

Let stand 5 minutes, then remove to rack to cool completely

11

Sprinkle with powdered sugar when cooled, if desired