Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1/4 teaspoon table salt
02 - 2 teaspoons of cornstarch powder
03 - 2 1/4 cups (280g) plain flour

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons almond flavoring
06 - 1/3 cup white sugar (granulated)
07 - 1 large egg yolk only
08 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla flavoring

→ Filling

10 - 1/2 cup raspberry preserves

# Instructions:

01 - Cover your baking pans with paper. Stir the dry items together.
02 - Beat butter with sugars for 2–3 minutes until fluffy. Toss in yolk and flavorings, then blend in the dry mix.
03 - Roll a tablespoon of dough into balls. Press hearts into them, then chill for 30 minutes in the freezer.
04 - Warm jam until it thins. Spoon half a teaspoon into each heart. Bake in a 375°F oven for 10–12 minutes till the edges just brown.

# Notes:

01 - Keeps 7 days on the counter, or 14 days in the fridge
02 - You can mix in zest or dust with sugar pre-baking