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Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies Recipe

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Delightful Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies combine tender buttery dough with finely ground almonds and a sweet raspberry jam center. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are coated in powdered sugar, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more for coating
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup finely ground almonds
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Filling

  • 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light, fluffy, and creamy.
  3. Add Vanilla Extract: Stir in the vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar mixture until well combined.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, finely ground almonds, and salt ensuring they are evenly combined.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until the dough just comes together, taking care not to overmix.
  6. Form Dough Balls with Jam: Take about a tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Using your thumb or finger, make a small indentation in the center of the ball and place approximately 1/4 teaspoon of seedless raspberry jam inside.
  7. Seal and Shape: Carefully pinch the edges of the dough around the jam to seal it completely. Then, roll the sealed dough gently back into a smooth ball to prevent jam leakage during baking.
  8. Arrange and Bake: Place the prepared cookie balls onto the lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the bottoms and edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then use a spatula to transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Coat with Powdered Sugar: Once fully cooled, roll each cookie generously in powdered sugar. For best results and extra coverage, roll the cookies in powdered sugar twice before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is softened at room temperature to achieve a smooth creaming process.
  • Use seedless raspberry jam to prevent seeds from interfering with the cookie’s texture.
  • Do not overbake; the cookies should be lightly golden but soft to maintain their tender crumb.
  • Rolling the cookies in powdered sugar while still slightly warm can help the sugar stick better.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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