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Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies (Jam Stuffed Snowballs) Recipe

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Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies are tender, jam-filled cookies featuring a buttery almond-infused dough, stuffed with sweet seedless raspberry jam and coated in powdered sugar for a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth treat. These jam-stuffed snowballs offer a perfect balance of nutty flavor and fruity sweetness, making them an irresistible dessert or snack.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups (248g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup (76g) sliced almonds
  • 1 1/2 cups (170g) powdered sugar (for coating)
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar (for dough)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 6 Tbsp (115g) seedless raspberry jam

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt until evenly combined. Set aside. Next, add the sliced almonds to a food processor and pulse until they are finely ground into tiny bits. Set the ground almonds aside for later use.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Mix in the almond extract to infuse the dough with a delicate almond flavor.
  3. Combine Dough: Slowly add the flour and salt mixture to the creamed butter mixture and mix just until combined. Fold in the finely ground almonds using a spatula, making sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to evenly incorporate all ingredients. Avoid overmixing to keep the dough tender.
  4. Form Jam-Filled Dough Balls: Scoop out 1/2 tablespoon of dough and shape it into a ball. Using your finger or thumb, create a fairly deep indentation large enough to hold the jam. Add 1/2 teaspoon of seedless raspberry jam into the indentation.
  5. Seal Jam with Dough: Scoop out another 1/2 tablespoon of dough and shape it into a ball. Make an indentation in this second piece as well, then gently place this dough ball over the jam-filled dough ball. Carefully press the edges together to seal the jam inside, forming one round ball.
  6. Chill Dough Balls: Transfer the assembled dough balls to a plate, spacing them apart to allow even chilling. Repeat this process with the remaining dough until all balls are formed. Place the plate of dough balls in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: During the last 15 minutes of chilling, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). When ready, arrange the chilled dough balls on a baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. If all dough balls do not fit, keep the remaining ones refrigerated until ready to bake.
  8. Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 11 to 13 minutes, or until they are set. Be careful not to over-bake, as this can cause cracking and the jam to leak out.
  9. Initial Coating: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool for several minutes until still warm. Pour the remaining 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar into a small mixing bowl. Carefully roll each warm cookie in the powdered sugar to lightly coat them.
  10. Cool and Final Coating: Transfer the sugar-coated cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Once fully cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar a second time to create a thicker, snowball-like coating. Serve or store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • When mixing in the ground almonds, fold gently with a spatula to ensure even distribution without overworking the dough.
  • Make sure to chill the dough balls thoroughly to help the cookies retain their shape during baking and prevent spreading.
  • Avoid over-baking to prevent cracking and jam seepage.
  • Use seedless raspberry jam to prevent seeds from interfering with the smooth texture of the cookies.
  • The double coating of powdered sugar gives these snowball cookies their signature snowy appearance and extra sweetness.

Keywords: Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies, Jam Stuffed Snowballs, Almond Cookies, Powdered Sugar Cookies, Raspberry Jam Cookies, Holiday Cookies

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