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Raspberry Filled Almond Snowball Cookies – Festive Holiday Treats

Raspberry Filled Almond Snowball Cookies – Festive Holiday Treats
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Raspberry Filled Almond Snowball Cookies are festive holiday treats featuring soft, buttery almond cookies with a luscious raspberry jam center. Dust with powdered sugar for a snowy appearance, these cookies perfectly balance nutty richness and sweet-tart fruitiness, making them ideal for gifting or sharing during the holidays.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour (blanched)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour for variation)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for dusting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Filling

  • 2/3 cup raspberry jam

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Almond Cookie Dough: Start by creaming softened unsalted butter with powdered sugar until light and fluffy. In a separate bowl, combine almond flour, all-purpose flour, salt, vanilla, and almond extracts. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until a smooth, soft dough forms.
  2. Shape and Fill the Cookies: Take small portions of dough and flatten each into a little disk. Place a small spoonful (about 1 teaspoon) of raspberry jam in the center, then carefully fold and seal the dough around the filling, shaping it into a ball.
  3. Bake Until Golden: Place the stuffed dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-18 minutes or until the bottoms turn light golden while the tops stay tender.
  4. Dust with Powdered Sugar: Once the cookies are slightly cooled but still warm, generously dust the tops with powdered sugar to give them the iconic snowball appearance that is both festive and inviting.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for a smooth cookie dough base.
  • Do not overfill with jam; about a teaspoon prevents leaking and ensures flavorful bites.
  • Chill the dough briefly before shaping for easier handling and improved texture.
  • Watch baking time closely to avoid drying out cookies—aim for a light golden bottom.
  • Dust powdered sugar while cookies are still warm for a soft, slightly melted sugar coating.

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Keywords: almond cookies, raspberry filled cookies, holiday cookies, snowball cookies, festive desserts, gluten free cookies

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