1. Preheat the Oven

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

2. Make the Dough

• In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until the mixture is fluffy.
• Add the vanilla and almond extracts, mixing well to combine the flavors.
• Gradually stir in the flour and salt until the mixture is well incorporated.
• Add the chopped almonds and mix until just combined.

3. Form the Cookies

• Take a tablespoon of dough and flatten it in your hand.
• Place a teaspoon of raspberry jam in the center of the flattened dough.
• Fold the dough around the jam and roll it into a ball, ensuring the jam is fully enclosed within the dough.
• Place each ball on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them to allow for spreading during baking.

4. Bake

• Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
• Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

5. Dust with Sugar

• While the cookies are still warm, dust them generously with powdered sugar using a fine sieve or sifter.
• Allow them to cool completely before serving to let the flavors meld together.