Description
Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly balances buttery almond flavor with sweet raspberry filling. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are easy to make and perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to casual snacks. With their elegant dusting of powdered sugar, they not only taste amazing but also look beautiful on any dessert table. This simple recipe yields 24 cookies, making it ideal for sharing with friends and family. Indulge in these soft and flavorful delights that are sure to charm your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for coating)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely ground almonds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground almonds, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Roll about a tablespoon of dough into balls and create an indentation using your finger.
- Fill each indentation with raspberry jam, seal it by pinching the edges together, then re-roll into smooth balls.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, roll each cookie generously in powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 20g)
- Calories: 106
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg