# What you'll need:
→ Cookies
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg yolk
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
06 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Filling
08 - 1/2 cup cherry jam
09 - 1 to 2 tablespoons water, if jam is thick
→ Garnish (optional)
10 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds
# Method:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully incorporated.
04 - Add flour and salt to the mixture and combine until a soft dough forms.
05 - Roll dough into 1-inch balls and arrange them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
06 - Press your thumb or the back of a teaspoon into the center of each ball to form a well for filling.
07 - If the jam is thick, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to loosen it; then fill each well with approximately 1/2 teaspoon of cherry jam.
08 - Optionally, sprinkle sliced almonds around the edges of the cookies.
09 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
