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Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies

Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies: A Festive Delight to Savor

Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies are a delightful holiday treat with a nutty essence and sweet raspberry filling, perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • ¾ cup Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 1 cup Blanched Almonds finely ground
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour measured carefully
  • 1 pinch Salt
For the Filling
  • 1 tsp Raspberry Filling seedless jam or homemade
Flavor Enhancer
  • to taste Optional Flavor Extracts almond, vanilla, or rum

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cream the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, finely ground blanched almonds, and a pinch of salt, then gradually combine with the creamed mixture.
  3. Roll about a tablespoon of the dough into a ball, create an indentation in the center, fill with raspberry filling, fold the dough over, and reshape the ball.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and place the cookies on lined baking sheets; bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  5. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack, then roll in powdered sugar once cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure your butter is softened but not melted; avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender; store in an airtight container for optimal freshness.

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