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Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies

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These festive raspberry almond snowball cookies feature a melt-in-your-mouth almond dough wrapped around a tart raspberry jam center, finished with a snowy coating of powdered sugar. Quick and easy to make, they’re perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or cozy afternoons.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup (65g) powdered sugar (plus more for coating)
  • 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free blend for GF option)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (100g) finely ground almonds or almond flour
  • 1/3 cup (100g) raspberry jam (seedless if preferred, thick jam recommended)
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  3. Mix in almond extract and salt until evenly distributed.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and ground almonds or almond flour. Gradually add to wet mixture, beating on low until just combined. If dough is too dry, add 1 tablespoon milk.
  5. Scoop out 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten slightly, and create a dent in the center.
  6. Place about 1/2 teaspoon raspberry jam in the center. Gently fold edges over jam and roll into a ball to seal.
  7. Arrange dough balls about 1 inch apart on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 14-16 minutes, until set and just starting to turn golden on the bottoms.
  9. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. When cool, roll cookies in powdered sugar until fully coated. For a thicker coating, roll once while warm and again when cool.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for best texture. For gluten-free, substitute a 1:1 GF flour blend. Use thick jam to prevent leaking. Double roll in powdered sugar for a classic snowball look. Cookies can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to five days; flavors deepen over time. Variations include using different jams, nuts, or adding chocolate chips.

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