Description
These delightful Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies are not only festive but offer a unique twist with a fruity jam filling, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the flour, chopped almonds, almond extract, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Form the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Make a small indentation in the center of each ball and fill it with raspberry jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar.
Notes
- For best results, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg