Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies (Print-Friendly Version)
These simple raspberry almond snowball cookies work great for holiday parties or winter get-togethers. Savor the sweet almond texture with a soft raspberry middle. Check it out & save now.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Cookie Dough
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1 cup room temperature unsalted butter
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1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, with extra for dusting
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup almonds, ground to fine texture
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Filling
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1/2 cup smooth raspberry jam without seeds
# How to Make It:
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Set your oven to 350°F and put parchment paper on your baking sheet.
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Beat the room temperature butter with 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar in a big bowl until it's airy and pale.
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Mix in the vanilla extract thoroughly until it's all combined.
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In another bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, finely ground almonds, and salt together.
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Slowly mix the dry stuff into the butter mixture until you get a nice smooth dough.
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Take about a tablespoon of dough, roll it into a ball, make a dent in the middle, add 1/4 teaspoon raspberry jam, then close the dough around it and place on your lined baking sheet.
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Put them in the middle of the oven for 30 to 45 minutes until they're firm and the bottoms look slightly golden.
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Let the cookies cool a bit, then roll them in confectioners' sugar. For extra sweetness, roll them again after they've cooled completely.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Add a fresh sprinkle of confectioners' sugar right before you serve the cookies for a prettier look.