Raspberry Thumbprints

Raspberry Thumbprints

Makes a lot of cookies !

  • 1 and 1/3 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 4 1/4 cups flour

Cream the butter and the sugar thoroughly, add the egg yolk, juice and finally the flour. Chill the dough if it is soft.  Roll into 1 inch balls and place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheets. Press your thumb into the center and bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.  Remove form the oven and fill the centers with raspberry preserves. Bake for 5 minutes more.