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Raspberry Filled Almond Snowball Cookies

Raspberry Filled Almond Snowball Cookies: Sweet Festive Delights

These Raspberry Filled Almond Snowball Cookies deliver a melt-in-your-mouth experience with a raspberry jam surprise, making them a perfect festive treat.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar plus extra for coating
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract optional
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can be swapped with gluten-free options
  • 1 cup finely ground almonds or almond flour
  • 1 pinch salt to balance sweetness
For the Filling
  • ½ cup raspberry jam use thick preserves
Optional Additions
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon adds warmth
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest for brightness

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Blend in vanilla and almond extract until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, ground almonds, and salt.
  4. Gradually add dry mix to the butter mixture, mixing on low until just combined, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls and create an indentation in the center.
  7. Fill indentation with raspberry jam and fold edges over to seal, rolling back into balls.
  8. Place cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, until lightly golden.
  9. Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar, then allow to cool and roll again.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

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