TOM'S THUMBPRINTS

Makes about 30

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam


In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar, with almond extract.
Stir flour and salt until dough is well mixed. Cover dough and chill for one hour.
Mix dough.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Shape dough in 1 tablespoon balls; place on ungreased sheets.
Make a small indentation in the center of each ball with your thumb; bake 5 minutes.
Remove from oven and fill each indentation with 1/4 teaspoon jam; bake 5 more minutes.
Cool for 2 minutes; transfer to a rack.