Description
Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and sweet raspberry filling, these cookies combine the rich flavors of almond flour and butter, creating a truly irresistible dessert. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or simply enjoying a cozy afternoon at home, this easy recipe will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Simple to make and wonderfully versatile, feel free to customize with different jams or nuts to suit your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely ground almonds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in vanilla extract to enhance flavor.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, ground almonds, and salt; then gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Roll tablespoon-sized dough into balls and create an indentation in each.
- Fill indentations with raspberry jam, seal edges, and re-roll into balls.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom.
- Cool slightly before rolling in powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg