Filled Almond Snowball Cookies
These cookies are a delightful blend of buttery, nutty, and fruity flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
- 3/4 cup toasted ground almonds (75g)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature (226g)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60g)
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam (60g)
- powdered sugar for finishing
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the flour and salt together.
- In another bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Stir in the almond extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in the ground almonds.
- Take two 1-inch pieces of dough, roll them into balls, and create a hollow in each.
- Spoon a small amount of jam into the hollow, then seal the dough around it.
- Shape the cookie back into a ball and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Chill the baking sheets in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the cookies until the bottoms are lightly browned, about 11 to 12 minutes.
- Once warm, roll the cookies in powdered sugar, and after cooling, roll them again.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
These cookies are perfect for any occasion and are sure to impress!
