Quick and easy to prepare, these soft raspberry cookies with a hint of almond are perfect for evening with friends.

Ingredients (36 biscuits)

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups flour
• ½ cup raspberry jam, boneless
• Sugar, for dusting.

Preparation

1. In a medium bowl beat butter on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar and ½ teaspoon almond extract. Whisk until well combined. Incorporates as much flour as we can with the electric mixer and later uses a wooden spoon to incorporate the remaining flour, if necessary. Cover and chill for 1 hour or until the dough is manageable.
2. Preheat oven to 176º C. Form balls of 2.5 cm with the dough and arrange them on a baking sheet without grease with 5 cm apart.
3. Using the thumb press the center of each ball. Pour ½ teaspoon jam where you pressed and then sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
4. Allow to cool for 1 minute on baking sheets and transfer to racks to fully cooled.