Instructions: Beat butter and 2/3 cup sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour, beating at low speed until blended.

Divide dough into 6 equal portions, and roll each dough portion into a 12-inch-long by 1-inch-wide strip. Place 3 dough strips on each of 2 lightly greased baking sheets.

Make a 1/2-inch-wide by 1/4-inch-deep indentation down center of each strip, using the handle of a wooden spoon.

Bake, in 2 batches, at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and spoon jam into indentations. Bake 5 more minutes or until lightly browned.

Whisk together 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 3 1/2 tablespoons water, and almond extract; drizzle over warm shortbread. Cut each strip diagonally into 12 (1-inch-wide) slices. Cool in pans on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

This recipe yields 6 dozen.

Yield: 6 dozen

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