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Raspberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies

Raspberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies for Your Festive Joy

A delightful blend of buttery cookies filled with tangy raspberry jam. Perfect for festive celebrations and cookie exchanges.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Use softened butter for proper creaming.
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar Extra for dusting enhances appearance.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure extract for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract Increase amount for a stronger flavor or swap with almond paste.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option.
  • ½ cup almond meal Keep for its unique texture.
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Avoid omitting for overall flavor enhancement.
For the Filling
  • ½ cup raspberry jam Use seedless jam for a smoother filling or swap with other fruit jams like strawberry or blueberry.
For the Topping
  • ½ cup powdered sugar Roll cookies in it while still warm for best adherence.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy, then add 1 teaspoon each of vanilla extract and almond extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, ½ cup of almond meal, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture until a soft dough forms.
  4. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, roll the dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter and arrange them on the baking sheets.
  5. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the bottoms are light golden, then cool on trays for 5 minutes.
  6. Lightly flatten each cookie to create an indentation, and fill with raspberry jam.
  7. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack, then roll in powdered sugar.
  8. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

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