Raspberry White Chocolate Indulgence (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Core Ingredients

01 - 226 grams unsalted butter, softened
02 - 150 grams granulated sugar
03 - 150 grams packed brown sugar
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 280 grams all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 0.5 teaspoon salt

→ Mix-Ins

09 - 170 grams white chocolate chips
10 - 125 grams fresh raspberries or frozen raspberries
11 - 0.5 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to facilitate cleanup and prevent sticking.
02 - 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.
03 - 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.
04 - 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.
05 - Gently fold in the white chocolate chips. Add the raspberries and carefully distribute them throughout the dough without overworking, to maintain their integrity.
06 - Drop generous tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 5 centimetres apart to allow for spreading.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden and the centres are set. Avoid overbaking.
08 - Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Enjoy warm, or once cooled, store in an airtight container for up to one week.

# Notes:

01 - For enhanced flavour, use fresh raspberries when in season, and incorporate almond extract for a subtle nutty note.
02 - Handle the dough gently after adding raspberries to avoid breaking the fruit, ensuring a visually appealing final product.