Description
Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies are a delightful treat that will melt in your mouth with every bite. This easy recipe combines rich flavors of butter and finely ground almonds with a sweet raspberry filling, making these cookies perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to casual snack times. Their elegant snowy powdered sugar coating not only enhances their appearance but also adds a touch of sweetness. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll enjoy making these irresistible cookies as much as you do eating them.
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.
- Cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, ground almonds, and salt; then combine with the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and create an indentation in each.
- Fill with raspberry jam, seal the edges, then re-roll into smooth balls.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack before rolling in powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg