Raspberry Shortbread Cookies

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 c. flour
• 2/3 c. sugar
• 1 c. butter
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring
• 1/3 c. slivered almonds
• raspberry jelly, or your favorite

Glaze:

• 1 c. powdered sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2-3 tsp. water

DIRECTIONS:

Mix flour, sugar, butter, baking soda, flavoring and almonds. Shape into small balls and place on greased cookie sheet. Press thumb deeply into cookie and fill with jelly. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool. Drizzle with glaze. Pretty for holidays. Yield: 2-3 dozen.