Description
Soft, buttery almond snowball cookies filled with a sweet raspberry center and rolled in powdered sugar. A charming homemade treat perfect for holidays, gifting, or cozy winter baking.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely ground almonds or almond flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raspberry jam
Powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
2. Cream butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
3. Add vanilla and almond extract.
4. Mix in flour, ground almonds, and salt until a soft dough forms.
5. Scoop portions of dough and flatten slightly.
6. Place a dab of raspberry jam in the center.
7. Wrap dough around jam and roll into a ball.
8. Bake 12–14 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom.
9. Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.
10. Cool completely and roll again.
Notes
Use thick raspberry jam to prevent leaking.
Do not overbake; cookies should stay pale.
Chill dough for 10 minutes if it is too soft.
Roll cookies twice in powdered sugar for the best snowball finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: raspberry filled almond snowball cookies, almond cookies, holiday cookies, Christmas cookies, raspberry cookies