1-Gathering and Preparing Ingredients: First, collect all items: sift 2 cups of all-purpose flour, measure 1 cup of cold butter, and prepare 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of cream-style cottage cheese. Also, have raspberry jam ready for the filling. For the glaze, set aside 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, 1/8 teaspoon almond extract, and enough 2% milk for a thin consistency. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and chill the dough as directed to improve texture.

2-Mixing the Dough: In a medium bowl, place the sifted flour and cut in the cold butter as you would for a pie crust. Blend in the cream-style cottage cheese until the mixture forms a ball you can use a food processor for this step. Once mixed, chill the dough for 1 hour to make it easier to handle and enhance the final flaky texture, as recommended in the tips.

3-Shaping and Baking the Cookies: Roll the chilled dough on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness and cut out rounds using a 3-inch cutter. Place a level 1/4 teaspoon of raspberry jam in the center of each round, moisten the edges, fold the dough in half over the jam, and seal tightly with a fork. Arrange on lightly greased baking sheets, prick the tops with a fork to allow steam to escape, and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes until lightly browned. Cool completely on wire racks before adding the glaze. For more tips on baking, check our guide on basic baking techniques to refine your skills.

4-Adding the Glaze: Combine 1 cup confectioners’ sugar with 1/8 teaspoon almond extract, then gradually add 2% milk until you reach a thin, drizzling consistency. Drizzle over the cooled cookies for a sweet finish that adds visual appeal, as per the recipe’s advice. This step not only enhances flavor but also makes the cookies look more inviting for your family or guests. The total prep time is 25 minutes plus chilling, with 15 minutes of bake time, making it ideal for busy schedules.