Raspberry-Filled Almond Snow Cookies
Delightful cookies bursting with almond flavor and filled with tart raspberry jam, perfect for festive occasions and cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Should be at room temperature for best mixing.
- ½ cup powdered sugar Provides sweetness and a velvety texture.
- 1 teaspoon almond extract For rich nutty flavor.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Foundation for the cookie.
- ½ teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
For the Filling
- ½ cup raspberry jam or fresh raspberry filling Provides a burst of fruity goodness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with powdered sugar until creamy and fluffy.
- Add the almond extract and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
- Shape tablespoon-sized amounts of dough into balls, pressing a thumbprint in the center of each.
- Spoon raspberry jam into the thumbprint and seal the edges.
Baking
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- Once cooled, dust with additional powdered sugar.
Notes
Cookies can be served on a dessert table, gifted, or enjoyed with tea or coffee. Chilling the dough can help with shaping if too soft.