Sweet Jam Filled Treats

Name: Raspberry Almond Snowballs
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 65 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.; 1 cup almond flour.; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder.; 1/4 teaspoon salt.; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened.; 3/4 cup granulated sugar.; 1 large egg.; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.; 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling).; 3/4 cup raspberry jam (seedless preferred).; 1 teaspoon cornstarch.; 1 tablespoon lemon juice.

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These elegant cookies combine the nutty flavor of almonds with sweet raspberry filling, all wrapped in a tender cookie and dusted with powdered sugar for a beautiful finish.

By Clare Greco

Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:09:15 GMT

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Let me share one of my favorite holiday cookies that always brings smiles - Filled Raspberry Almond Snowballs! I love watching people's faces light up when they bite into these buttery snowballs and discover that sweet raspberry surprise inside. They're a beautiful twist on traditional snowball cookies that'll add something special to your holiday baking.

Better Than Traditional Snowballs

What makes these cookies so magical is how that almond-scented dough wraps around a pocket of bright raspberry jam. Every bite gives you this perfect mix of buttery cookie and tangy fruit. They look so pretty dusted with powdered sugar like little snowballs on your cookie plate.

What You'll Need

For the Cookie Dough: - All-purpose flour for our base - Ground almonds give that nutty flavor - Powdered sugar makes them melt in your mouth - Soft butter for richness - Vanilla and almond extracts for amazing aroma
For the Filling & Finish: - Your favorite raspberry jam - Extra powdered sugar for that snowy coating

Let's Make Some Magic

Start Your Dough:: Mix your butter powdered sugar and extracts until creamy then blend in flour and almonds. Let it chill for an hour.
Shape With Love:: Roll little balls make a well for the jam then carefully seal it inside.
Bake Them Up:: Space them on your cookie sheet and bake at 350°F until just set but not brown.
Make Them Snowy:: Roll them in powdered sugar while warm then again when cool for that perfect snowball look.

Mix It Up

Try different jams like apricot or strawberry they're all delicious. Want to switch up the nuts? Pecans or pistachios work beautifully. Sometimes I drizzle them with white chocolate for extra fancy occasions.

A plate of powdered sugar-coated cookies filled with red fruit jam, some cookies are cut to show the filling. | recipesbyclare.com

Keep Them Fresh

These beauties stay perfect in an airtight container for a week at room temperature or two weeks in the fridge. They make such lovely gifts packed in pretty cellophane bags with ribbons. I love adding them to cookie boxes - they always steal the show!

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why did my filling leak?: Make sure filling is completely cool and thickened. Seal dough well around filling and don't overfill.
→ Can I use different jam?: Yes, any thick jam works. Seedless varieties are best for smooth filling.
→ Why did my cookies spread?: Chill dough if too soft. Don't skip the cornstarch in filling as it helps prevent leakage.
→ How do I store these?: Store in airtight container up to 5 days. Layer with wax paper to prevent sticking.
→ Can I freeze these cookies?: Yes, freeze before adding powdered sugar coating. Dust with sugar after thawing.