Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies: The Best Sweet Treat to Savor
A delightful cookie combining the flavors of raspberry and almond.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the almond extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
- Stir in the chopped almonds.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Make a small indentation in each ball and fill it with raspberry jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For an almond flavor boost, consider using almond flour in place of part of the all-purpose flour.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg