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Raspberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies

Raspberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies: A Delightful Surprise

Raspberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies are crisp, almond-scented morsels with a sweet surprise in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Substitute with vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar Try using coconut sugar or another alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Use vanilla extract if you have an almond allergy.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Opt for gluten-free flour to accommodate gluten-sensitive friends.
  • ½ cup Ground Almonds (Almond Meal) May replace with finely chopped walnuts or hazelnuts.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Raspberry Jam Swap it with strawberry, apricot, or mixed berry jam.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl and cream together on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Mix in almond extract until well incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, ground almonds, and a pinch of salt. Gradually introduce the dry ingredients to the butter mixture.
  5. Take about 1 tablespoon of the dough, flatten it slightly, place raspberry jam in the center, fold the dough over, and roll into a smooth ball.
  6. Lay the rolled cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake the cookies for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden at the edges.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes, then roll them in powdered sugar.
  9. Once cooled, serve and enjoy your delicious cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Watch baking time and ensure the jam is completely wrapped to maintain surprise filling. Dough can be chilled for easier handling if necessary.

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