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:
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