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Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies

Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies for a Perfectly Sweet Holiday

Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic, perfect for festive gatherings and gifting.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour measure accurately
  • 1 cup Blanched Almonds ground fresh
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
For the Filling
  • ¼ teaspoon Seedless Raspberry Jam or other flavors

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and ½ cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of ground blanched almonds, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Gradually add this to the creamed mixture, mixing on low speed until combined.
  4. Scoop portions of dough, roll them into balls, and make an indentation in the center of each.
  5. Fill each indentation with about ¼ teaspoon of seedless raspberry jam and pinch the edges to seal.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
  7. Allow cooling for about 5 minutes, then roll each cookie in powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can also be made gluten-free with appropriate flour substitutions and are great for gifting.

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