Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies: Easy to Whip Up and Delicious
Deliciously easy raspberry almond snowball cookies that melt in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the almond extract.
- Gradually blend in the flour, chopped almonds, and salt.
- Gently fold in the raspberries.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before rolling in powdered sugar.
Notes
- For an extra touch, add a splash of raspberry extract to the dough.
- Ensure the butter is softened for easier mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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