Festive Raspberry Almond Snowballs
Nothing warms the soul quite like a tray of freshly baked treats, and these Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies are a festive masterpiece that brings a touch of "bliss" to any holiday gathering. These delicate, buttery morsels feature a soft, melt-in-your-mouth almond base with a vibrant, jammy raspberry center.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar plus 1 cup for rolling
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup raspberry jam seedless preferred
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and ½ cup powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in almond extract.
- Gradually add flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten, add ¼ tsp jam, and seal into a ball.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until set but not brown.
- Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar. Let cool, then roll again.