Description
Delight in the sweet and nutty flavors of Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are made with buttery soft dough blended with finely ground almonds and filled with luscious seedless raspberry jam. Coated in powdered sugar, they not only taste heavenly but also look festive, making them ideal for holiday gatherings or as charming gifts. Easy to make, this recipe is suitable for bakers of all levels, ensuring that everyone can enjoy these scrumptious delights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely ground almonds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine flour, ground almonds, and salt in a separate bowl; mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Shape tablespoon-sized dough into balls; create an indentation and fill with raspberry jam.
- Seal edges, re-roll into balls, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden; allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Roll cooled cookies in powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg