Description
These Raspberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treats with a surprise raspberry jam center and a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for the holidays or a cozy afternoon bake, they combine nutty almond flavor with fruity sweetness.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup finely ground blanched almonds or almond flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raspberry preserves (seedless preferred)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla and almond extracts.
2. Gradually mix in flour, ground almonds, and salt until a soft dough forms. Chill if needed.
3. Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten, and place 1/2 teaspoon raspberry preserves in the center. Fold and roll into a ball.
4. Place on a lined baking sheet and chill for 10 minutes. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 14–16 minutes.
5. Let cookies cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar. Dust again once cooled completely.
Notes
Use almond flour for ease and great texture.
Chill the dough for easier shaping.
Double roll in powdered sugar for a snowy finish.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: almond cookies, raspberry cookies, holiday cookies