Raspberry Filled Almond Snowball Cookies
Raspberry Filled Almond Snowball Cookies are delicate, buttery cookies with a tender crumb, filled with sweet raspberry jam and rolled in powdered sugar for a snowy finish.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely ground almonds (almond flour)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- Extra powdered sugar for rolling
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. Beat butter and powdered sugar until creamy.
- 3. Mix in vanilla extract.
- 4. In another bowl, whisk flour, almond flour, and salt.
- 5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture.
- 6. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets.
- 7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- 8. Cool slightly, then flatten each cookie and place 1 tsp raspberry jam in center.
- 9. Top with another cookie half and press edges to seal.
- 10. Roll finished cookies in powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use fresh or quality jam for best flavor.
- Almond flour adds tender texture.
- Store in airtight container.
- Perfect for holiday gifting and tea time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: raspberry almond cookies, snowball cookies, filled cookies, holiday cookies