# 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 (optional, to loosen jam)
→ Garnish (optional)
10 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Using a mixer or spoon, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully combined.
04 - Add flour and salt to the mixture and mix 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 dough ball to create a small well.
07 - If the cherry jam is thick, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to loosen it, then fill each well with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam.
08 - Optionally, sprinkle sliced almonds around the edges of the cookies.
09 - Bake the cookies for 13 to 15 minutes or until they are lightly golden around the edges.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
