Description
Delightful raspberry almond snowballs deliver winter’s sweet magic in one perfect bite. Powdery sugar-dusted cookies melt delicately, inviting you to savor each blissful moment of festive indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) almond flour
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) raspberry jam (seedless preferred)
- 1 large egg
Flavor Enhancers and Extracts:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Dry Ingredients and Coating:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar (for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour varieties, baking powder, and salt thoroughly.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and airy, creating a smooth texture.
- Incorporate egg, vanilla, and almond extracts into the butter mixture, blending until well integrated.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, creating a cohesive dough.
- Prepare the raspberry filling by whisking jam with cornstarch and lemon juice in a small saucepan.
- Simmer the jam mixture over medium heat until it thickens, stirring constantly, then remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- Portion the dough into small balls, creating a central indentation in each using your thumb or the back of a spoon.
- Carefully fill each dough indentation with the cooled raspberry mixture, gently sealing the dough around the filling.
- Roll each filled dough ball generously in powdered sugar, ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange the sugar-coated treats on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are lightly golden and cookies appear set.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter and egg for smoother, more consistent dough texture.
- Prevent jam leakage by chilling the filling before adding to cookie centers and ensuring a tight seal.
- Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend for those with wheat sensitivities.
- These cookies stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 5 days, making them perfect for advance preparation.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 153 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 48 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg