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Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies

Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies for Holiday Bliss

Delight in these Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies, a perfect crowd-pleaser for your holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Plus extra for coating
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Accurately measured
  • 1/2 cup Ground Almonds Fresh ground is best
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Raspberry Filling
  • 1/2 cup Seedless Raspberry Jam Or homemade filling
Optional Ingredients
  • 1-2 tablespoons Milk or Cream To adjust dough consistency
  • 1 teaspoon Flavor Extracts (Almond or Vanilla) For additional flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 1/2 cup of seedless raspberry jam in a small saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly. Let it cool completely.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of ground almonds, and a pinch of salt in another bowl. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until just combined.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Form tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls, create an indentation, and fill with about 1/2 teaspoon cooled raspberry filling. Seal and re-roll into smooth balls.
  4. Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced at least 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  5. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Roll cooled cookies generously in powdered sugar, coating them thoroughly, and optionally a second time for extra snowiness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is adequately softened for optimal dough consistency and avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.

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