Ingredients

How to make it

  • Place butter in a bowl and beat on medium speed until light and smooth.
  • Add salt, sugar and 1/2 cup of the preserves then beat until smooth.
  • Beat in yolks, baking powder, extract and both zests until well blended.
  • Gradually beat in flour until well blended.
  • Spread almonds in a shallow bowl or pan.
  • Pinch off 1" pieces of dough and roll into balls.
  • Roll in chopped almonds until coated then refrigerate 5 minutes.
  • Place 1/2" apart on greased cookie sheets.
  • Make a deep indentation in center of each cookie and bake 5 minutes at 375 on center rack.
  • Remove and fill indentation with 1/2 teaspoon preserves then return to oven.
  • Continue baking 8 minutes until light golden then remove and allow to stand 3 minutes.
  • Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
  • Place wax paper between each cookie and store in an air tight container.

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