Description
Delicious almond cookies filled with raspberry jam and rolled in powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup finely ground almonds
- 1/3 cup raspberry jam (seedless preferred)
Instructions
- Prepare the almond dough: Start by creaming the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. This creates that melt-in-your-mouth texture. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts, infusing the dough with flavor.
- Mix in the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and ground almonds. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, stirring just until everything comes together. The dough will be soft but not sticky.
- Chill the dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This step helps the dough firm up, making it easier to shape.
- Shape and fill: Scoop out a tablespoon of dough and flatten it slightly in your palm. Add about 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry jam to the center, then gently fold the edges around the jam and roll into a ball. Place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake to perfection: Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 12–14 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The tops should stay pale and soft. Let them cool slightly before moving.
- Roll in powdered sugar: While still slightly warm, roll each cookie in powdered sugar. Let them cool completely, then roll again for that perfect snowball look.
Notes
- Be sure to use seedless raspberry jam for a smoother filling.
- You can store these cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg