Romeo'S Sighs And Juliet'S Kisses

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Line two half-sheet pans with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar. Add the almond extract. Add the salt and flour, beating just until each addition is incorporated.

3. 3

   Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto one of the prepared pans. Set aside until you prepare Juliet's Kisses.

4. 4

   In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar. Add the vanilla. Add the salt, flour, and cocoa powder, beating until each addition is incorporated.

5. 5

   Drop by level teaspoonfuls onto the second prepared pan. (These cookies spread more than the Romeos.)

6. 6

   Place the pan of the Romeos and the pan of Juliets in the center of the oven. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until the Romeos just start to brown at the edges. Cool completely on wire racks.

7. 7

   Spread the filling onto the flat side of a Romeo and sandwich together with a Juliet. Repeat this process with the remaining cookies.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.