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Raspberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies

Raspberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies: A Sweet Treat to Cherish

Discover how to make Raspberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies, a festive treat perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Powdered sugar additional for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract use pure extract for best taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Almond extract adjust quantity to taste
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Finely ground almonds almond meal, recommended for gluten-free
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Raspberry jam high-quality, seedless for best results

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar, and beat until light and fluffy.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, finely ground almonds, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough, roll them into balls, and place on the prepared baking sheets.
  6. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until the bottoms turn lightly golden.
  7. Allow cookies to cool slightly, then create small indentations in the center and fill with raspberry jam.
  8. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack, then roll in powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter and high-quality raspberry jam. Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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