Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies: The Best Easy Treat for Home Bakers
These delightful Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies are the perfect treat for any home baker looking to impress with a simple yet delicious recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the almond extract and salt.
- Gradually add in the flour and chopped almonds until well combined.
- Form the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Use your thumb to create an indentation in the center of each ball, then fill with raspberry jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For an added flavor twist, try using different fruit jams.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg