Description
These Raspberry-Filled Almond Snow Cookies are delicate, buttery treats with a sweet raspberry jam center, perfect for holiday gatherings or a special afternoon snack. The almond flour adds a subtle nutty flavor, while the powdered sugar dusting gives them a festive, snowy appearance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until creamy and smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and almond extract, and mix well.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Take a small portion of dough (about 1 tablespoon) and flatten it into a circle with your hands.
- Place a small spoonful of raspberry jam in the center of the dough circle.
- Gently fold the dough over the jam and roll it into a ball, ensuring the jam is fully enclosed.
- Place the filled cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the cookies generously with powdered sugar to give them a snowy appearance.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps the cookies hold their shape and ensures the jam stays in the center while baking.
- The raspberry jam can be swapped for other fruit jams such as strawberry, apricot, or blackberry.
- Be sure to cool the cookies completely before dusting with powdered sugar, so it doesn’t melt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg