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Raspberry Filled Almond Snowball Cookies


  • Author: cozytastes
  • Total Time: ~1 hour
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

These Raspberry Filled Almond Snowball Cookies are buttery, tender almond cookies with a surprise raspberry jam center, rolled in snowy powdered sugar. They’re festive, freezer-friendly, and absolutely perfect for gifting or adding to your holiday cookie tray!


Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for coating)

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 3/4 cup finely chopped almonds (or almond meal)

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam


Instructions

  • In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

  • Add vanilla and almond extract. Mix until combined.

  • In another bowl, whisk together flour, almonds, and salt.

  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.

  • Cover and refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.

  • Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten it slightly, and place 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry jam in the center. Wrap the dough around the jam and roll into a ball.

  • Place on prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.

  • Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until bottoms are just golden (tops will remain pale).

  • Cool for 5 minutes, then gently roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.

 

  • Once fully cooled, roll or dust again for that classic snowball finish.

Notes

 

  • For the smoothest texture, use seedless raspberry jam.

  • Toasted almonds add extra depth of flavor—highly recommended!

  • These cookies freeze well for up to 2 months.

  • Add a touch of cinnamon or cardamom to the dough for a cozy spice twist.

  • Nut-free? Use almond extract and skip the chopped almonds—just add 1/4 cup more flour to balance the dough.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Cookies, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 35mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Raspberry Filled Almond Snowball Cookies, Raspberry Snowball Cookies, Jam Filled Cookies, Almond Raspberry Cookies, Christmas Cookies, Gluten Free Snowball Cookies (optional GF swap)