Description
Delight in these Raspberry Filled Almond Snowball Cookies, a perfect combination of buttery, nutty dough enveloping a sweet and tangy raspberry jam center. Lightly dusted with powdered sugar, these cookies offer a melt-in-your-mouth texture that complements a cozy afternoon tea or festive dessert platter.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely ground almonds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling and Topping:
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of powdered sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, incorporating air for a tender texture.
- Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract thoroughly into the creamed butter and sugar.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, finely ground almonds, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix until a firm dough forms.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, then make an indentation in the center of each ball to hold the raspberry jam.
- Fill with Raspberry Jam: Spoon a small amount of raspberry jam into each indentation, ensuring a sweet burst in every bite.
- Bake: Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until they are lightly golden at the edges.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on the baking sheet so they firm up but remain soft.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar: Generously dust the tops of the cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving for a snowy finish.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a better cookie texture.
- Use finely ground almonds to avoid a coarse texture in the dough.
- Chilling the dough before shaping can help maintain the cookie shape during baking.
- Raspberry jam can be substituted with your favorite fruit preserve for variety.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
