Lemon Thumbprint Cookies

Lvs2Cook's Note:

These are on my list to make for Christmas goodie trays. This recipe makes a lot of cookies!

• Total Time: 31 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 11 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 84 cookies

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 5 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 3/4 cup raspberry jam, plus
• 2 tablespoons raspberry jam

Directions:

1. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy; add powdered and granulated sugars, beating well.
2. Add eggs, oil, and lemon juice, beating until blended.
3. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients; gradually add to sugar mixture, beating until blended.
4. Shape dough into 1-inch balls, and place about 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets.
5. Press thumb in center of each cookie to make an indentation.
6. Bake, in batches, at 350°F for 9 to 11 minutes or until set. (Do not brown).
7. Remove to wire racks to cool.
8. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon raspberry jam in each indentation.