Raspberry Filled Almond Snowball Cookies Recipe
These Raspberry Filled Almond Snowball Cookies are delicately buttery and nutty, filled with a sweet and tangy raspberry jam center. Perfectly crumbly and dusted with powder sugar, they make a delightful treat for festive occasions or everyday sweet moments. Made with almond flour and real butter, these cookies offer a rich texture with a fruity surprise inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2 cups Almond Flour (Use gluten-free baking flour if needed)
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 cup Sugar (Coconut sugar can be used for a healthier alternative)
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Vanilla essence can be a suitable replacement)
For the Filling
- 1/2 cup Raspberry Jam (Can swap with strawberry or apricot jam)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready when the cookies are assembled.
- Prepare Dough: In a mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the almond flour, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until the dough forms a smooth, pliable consistency.
- Shape Cookies: Take small portions of dough, about 1 tablespoon each, and flatten slightly in your palm. Place about 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry jam in the center of each flattened piece.
- Seal Cookies: Carefully fold the dough around the jam, sealing it completely and shaping it into smooth balls to prevent any jam leakage during baking.
- Bake: Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Cool and Dust: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, dust generously with powdered sugar for the classic snowball appearance.
Notes
- Using almond flour makes these cookies naturally gluten-free, but ensure jam brands used are also gluten-free for dietary restrictions.
- Coconut sugar can be substituted for regular sugar for a lower glycemic index.
- Make sure to fully seal the cookies around the jam to prevent leakage during baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
