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Preheat oven to 175°C. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to facilitate cleanup and prevent sticking.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is pale and fluffy, approximately 3–4 minutes.
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Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Include almond extract if desired. Beat thoroughly, scraping the bowl as needed for even mixing.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
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Gently fold in the white chocolate chips. Add the raspberries and carefully distribute them throughout the dough without overworking, to maintain their integrity.
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Drop generous tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 5 centimetres apart to allow for spreading.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden and the centres are set. Avoid overbaking.
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Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy warm, or once cooled, store in an airtight container for up to one week.