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Indulgent Raspberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies Delight

Delightful Raspberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies with a juicy raspberry jam center, perfect for the holiday season.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar plus extra for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure extract preferred
  • ½ teaspoon Almond Extract use sparingly
  • 2 ¼ cups All-Purpose Flour measure accurately
  • ½ teaspoon Salt to enhance flavor
  • ½ cup Finely Chopped Almonds for texture
For the Filling
  • cup Raspberry Jam choose high-quality jam

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes). Add vanilla and almond extracts.
  3. Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing on low speed until just combined, then fold in chopped almonds.
  4. Take about 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten it, place raspberry jam in the center, and seal it into a ball.
  5. Bake for approximately 14 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden.
  6. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results. Avoid overfilling the jam to prevent leaks during baking.

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