Description
If you’re looking for a cookie that’s festive, unique, and filled with flavor, these Raspberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies are your dream come true. With a buttery almond shortbread dough wrapped around a tangy raspberry center and finished in a snowy coat of powdered sugar, this treat is as elegant as it is delicious. Perfect for easy recipe lovers, holiday baking, or anyone looking for fun food ideas that taste like they took hours—these are your next go-to cookies for any occasion. Great for quick desserts, breakfast ideas with tea, or an eye-catching addition to your holiday dessert table.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup almond flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup thick raspberry preserves
1/2 cup powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
1. Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
2. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
3. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt. Mix just until the dough comes together.
4. Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten it, and place 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry preserves in the center.
5. Fold dough around the jam and roll into a ball, ensuring it’s well sealed.
6. Place dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill for 30 minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
8. Bake cookies for 14–16 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden.
9. Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar and allow to cool completely.
10. Roll once more in powdered sugar for the final snowy finish.
Notes
Use thick raspberry preserves to prevent leaks while baking.
Chill dough balls before baking to help the cookies keep their shape and hold the filling.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: almond cookies, snowball cookies, raspberry filled cookies, easy cookie recipe, holiday baking