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Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies

Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies for a Sweet Holiday Surprise

Delightful Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies bring joy and sweetness to your holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For coating after baking
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened, not melted
  • 1 cup Ground Blanched Almonds Freshly ground preferred
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 pinch Salt Essential for flavor
For the Raspberry Filling
  • 1 cup Seedless Raspberry Jam Cool before use

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the butter and sugar by beating softened unsalted butter with powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Combine the dry ingredients by whisking together flour, ground almonds, and salt. Gradually mix into creamed butter.
  3. Form the cookies by rolling a tablespoon of dough into a ball, creating an indentation, and adding raspberry filling.
  4. Prepare for baking by preheating the oven and lining a baking sheet with parchment, arranging cookie balls.
  5. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 10-12 minutes, rotating halfway.
  6. Cool the cookies for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and roll in powdered sugar twice after fully cooling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened correctly and avoid overmixing dough. Experiment with different fillings for a twist.

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