Raspberry Heart Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
02 - 2 teaspoons cornflour
03 - 2 1/4 cups (280g) plain flour

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/3 cup soft brown sugar, firmly packed
05 - 1/3 cup white sugar
06 - 1 cup softened unsalted butter
07 - 1 1/2 teaspoons almond flavoring
08 - 1 large egg yolk
09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean extract

→ Filling

10 - Half a cup of raspberry preserves

# Instructions:

01 - Get your baking trays ready with parchment paper. Mix together dry stuff in a bowl.
02 - Beat butter and both sugars on high for a few minutes. Add the yolk, vanilla, and almond. Stir in the dry mix till combined.
03 - Scoop out dough into tablespoons, shape into balls, and press a heart indent in each. Chill in the freezer for half an hour.
04 - Warm your jam until it’s thinner. Spoon a small amount (1/2 teaspoon) into each heart. Bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes, just until the edges brown lightly.

# Notes:

01 - Keeps fine for 7 days at room temp or 2 weeks in the fridge.
02 - Try adding lemon zest or rolling in sugar before baking.