Description
Delight in these Raspberry-Filled Almond Snow Cookies, a festive treat that combines a tender almond-flavored cookie dough with a sweet raspberry jam center. Lightly dusted with powdered sugar, these cookies offer a perfect balance of buttery richness and fruity freshness, ideal for holiday celebrations or any special occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
Filling
- ½ cup raspberry jam (or fresh raspberry filling)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure cookies do not stick and bake evenly.
- Beat Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter together with the powdered sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and fluffy, creating a light base for the cookie dough.
- Add Almond Extract: Stir in the almond extract thoroughly to infuse the dough with a fragrant almond flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour and salt together. Gradually add this dry mixture into the butter mixture, stirring gently just until a soft dough forms without overmixing.
- Shape Cookies with Filling: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, flatten them slightly, then place a small spoonful of raspberry jam in the center. Carefully wrap the dough around the jam to form a sealed ball, ensuring the filling does not leak out during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Arrange the filled dough balls evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool and Dust: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet, then roll them gently in powdered sugar to coat. For a thicker, snow-like coating, roll again once the first layer is set.
Notes
- You can substitute raspberry jam with other fruit preserves such as strawberry or apricot for variety.
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature to achieve the best cookie texture.
- Do not overfill the cookies with jam to prevent leakage during baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week.
- For a stronger almond flavor, consider adding a bit of finely chopped almonds or almond meal to the dough.
