Raspberry Filled Almond Snowball Cookies Recipe
Delight in these Raspberry Filled Almond Snowball Cookies, a perfect blend of buttery almond-flavored cookie dough enveloping a sweet and tangy raspberry jam center. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are lightly dusted with powdered sugar, making them an elegant dessert or a festive snack for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for rolling
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Filling
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth texture for the dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Gradually add in almond flour, all-purpose flour, salt, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until a well-combined dough forms.
- Form Cookie Balls: Scoop about one tablespoon of dough and flatten it slightly. Place half a teaspoon of raspberry jam in the center, then carefully wrap the dough around the jam, shaping it into a ball to seal the filling inside.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the filled cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Coat with Powdered Sugar: While the cookies are still warm, roll them gently in powdered sugar to create the signature snowball effect. Allow them to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and better dough consistency.
- You can substitute raspberry jam with other fruit preserves like strawberry or apricot depending on your preference.
- For a nut-free version, omit the almond flour and increase the all-purpose flour accordingly.
- Be careful not to overfill the cookies with jam to avoid leakage during baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
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