Almond Raspberry Cookies

• 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

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0.
2. Chop almonds very finely.
3. Place cookie dough in 2-quart batter bowl.
4. Add almonds and almond extract.
5. Mix with bamboo spoon to combine.
6. Using small stainless steel scoop, place dough 2-inches apart on baking sheet.
7. Press lightly floured finger in center of dough to make indentation.
8. Fill with approximately 1/2 teaspoon raspberry preserves.
9. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until cookie is golden brown.
10. Place cookies on a nonstick cooling rack.
11. Place powdered sugar in a flour/sugar shaker and shake over cookies until completely covered.
12. Yield: approximately 4 dozen cookies.

refrigerated sugar cookie dough, blanched slivered almonds, red raspberry preserves, almond extract, powdered sugar

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=106073 (may not work)