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Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies

Delightful cookies with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, combining sweet almonds and tangy raspberry jam, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure the butter is really soft for a light, fluffy texture.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more for coating For dusting after baking.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract You can substitute with almond extract for a stronger flavor.
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup finely ground almonds Provides a rich almond flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Unsalted butter helps maintain control over salt content.
  • 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam Can be replaced with other fruit jams for variation.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground almonds, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Shaping Cookies
  1. Roll a tablespoon of dough into a ball, make an indentation in the center, and fill with 1/4 teaspoon of raspberry jam.
  2. Seal the filling by pinching the edges together, then re-roll into a smooth ball.
  3. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden.
  2. Let cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Finishing Touch
  1. Once cooled, roll the cookies generously in powdered sugar, twice for best coverage.

Notes

These cookies are best served fresh and can be enjoyed on their own or with a cup of tea or coffee. For a festive touch, arrange them on a platter dusted with powdered sugar to impress guests.