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In a Medium Mixing Bowl (I prefer using a Plastic Bowl that has a lid).
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Cream Butter and Sugar.
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mix in the almond extract.
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Gradually mix in flour until the dough forms a ball.
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Cover and refrigerate for an hour for easier handling.
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Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.
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Roll into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on a ungreased cookie sheet.
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Using a wooden spoon handle make and indention in the middle of the ball.
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(I like using the knuckle on my first finger).
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Fill with the raspberry jam.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 14-18 minutes depending on your oven.
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Add aditional Raspberry jam if desired (I never do this).
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Remove and place on wire racks for cooling.
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Mix the Glaze ingredients.
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Using a butter knife (dipping it in the glaze Mixture) Letting the glaze run off the butter knife, Zig Zag the mixture across the cookies creating a continuing Z.