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Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies Recipe

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These Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies are a delightful and easy-to-make treat featuring tender, buttery dough with a sweet and tangy raspberry jam center. Rolled in powdered sugar, these cookies offer a perfect combination of nutty almond flavor and fruity raspberry filling, making them an ideal dessert 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 and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for your cookie dough.
  3. Add Vanilla Extract: Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to infuse the dough with a warm, aromatic flavor.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup finely ground almonds, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to evenly distribute the dry components.
  5. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until the dough forms and the ingredients are just combined, taking care not to overmix to keep cookies tender.
  6. Shape and Fill Cookies: Take a tablespoon of dough, roll it into a ball, then make an indentation in the center. Spoon approximately 1/4 teaspoon of seedless raspberry jam into the indentation. Seal the jam inside by pinching the edges of the dough together, then carefully reshape into a smooth ball.
  7. Arrange and Bake: Place the filled cookie balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden but the tops remain pale.
  8. Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.
  9. Coat with Powdered Sugar: Once fully cooled, roll the cookies generously in powdered sugar. For best results, roll them twice to ensure a thick and even sugar coating that complements the nutty and fruity flavors.

Notes

  • For a stronger almond flavor, consider lightly toasting the ground almonds before mixing.
  • Use seedless raspberry jam to avoid any seeds interfering with the smooth texture inside the cookies.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For a festive touch, add a light dusting of powdered sugar just before serving.
  • These cookies can be frozen after baking and powdered sugar coating; thaw at room temperature before serving.

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