Blueberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies
These Blueberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies are a delightful treat, combining the rich flavor of almonds with a sweet blueberry surprise in the center.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely ground almonds (or almond flour)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup blueberry jam or preserves
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, ground almonds, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll dough into 1 tablespoon balls, make an indentation in each, and fill with about 1 teaspoon blueberry jam. Enclose jam and reshape into balls.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar while warm.
- Once completely cool, dust again with powdered sugar for presentation.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easy creaming.
- Chilling the dough is essential to maintain shape during baking.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg