Description
These Raspberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies are buttery, nutty, and delicately sweet with a surprise raspberry center. A twist on the classic holiday snowball cookie, they’re made with finely ground almonds, a touch of vanilla, and a soft dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for Christmas cookie trays or afternoon tea, these melt-in-your-mouth bites bring a festive touch to any dessert spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more for coating
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely ground almonds (or almond flour)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup raspberry jam (seedless preferred)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract and almond extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, ground almonds, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten slightly, and place 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry jam in the center.
- Wrap the dough around the jam to seal completely and roll into a smooth ball.
- Place cookies 1 inch apart on the baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Cool for 5 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar while still warm. Let cool completely and roll once more for a snowy finish.
Notes
Nut swap: Use finely ground hazelnuts or pecans instead of almonds for a new twist. Jam flavors: Try apricot, strawberry, or blackberry jam for variety. Gluten-free: Substitute almond flour for half the flour and a gluten-free baking blend for the rest.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: raspberry, almond, snowball cookies, holiday, Christmas, baking