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Raspberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies

Raspberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies That Melt Your Heart

These Raspberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies are a melt-in-your-mouth treat, featuring a sweet raspberry jam center and a snowy finish, ideal for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: Dessert
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar plus extra for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract adjust quantity to taste
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour can be swapped with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup finely ground almonds (almond meal) recommended for best texture
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Filling
  • 1 cup raspberry jam opt for seedless varieties

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and ½ cup of powdered sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of finely ground almonds, and ¼ teaspoon of salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
  5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls, spacing them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  6. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden; let them cool for about 5 minutes.
  7. Gently flatten the tops of each cookie and create an indentation in the center. Fill with raspberry jam.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool completely, then roll in powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These cookies can be prepared in advance and stored in an airtight container. They are perfect for holiday gatherings and can be frozen for future enjoyment.

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