🍪 Irresistible Raspberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies
Delicate • Buttery • Melt-in-Your-Mouth
These Raspberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies are a luxurious twist on the classic snowball (also known as Mexican wedding cookies or Russian tea cakes). They’re rich with butter, gently nutty from almond flour, and surprise you with a jewel-like raspberry center that balances sweetness with a touch of tartness. Rolled in powdered sugar while still warm, each cookie looks like a little snow-covered treasure—perfect for holidays, tea time, or anytime you want a cookie that feels special 💕.
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🧈 Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup almond flour
1½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
For the Raspberry Filling
½ cup thick raspberry jam or preserves
(Seedless works best for a smooth center)
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🥣 Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light, fluffy, and pale in color. This step creates that signature melt-in-your-mouth texture.
2. Add Flavor
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.
4. Form the Dough
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix just until a soft, cohesive dough forms. Do not overmix.
5. Chill
Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This makes it easier to shape and helps the cookies hold their form.
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🍓 Filling & Shaping Method
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and flatten slightly in your palm.
3. Add ½ teaspoon raspberry jam to the center.
4. Gently wrap the dough around the filling, sealing completely.
5. Roll into a smooth ball and place on the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
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🔥 Baking Method
Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden but tops remain pale.
Let cookies cool for 5 minutes, then gently roll in powdered sugar while still warm.
Once fully cooled, roll again for a beautiful snowy finish.
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📜 A Little History
Snowball cookies have been enjoyed for centuries across cultures. From Mexican Wedding Cookies to Russian Tea Cakes, these buttery, nut-based cookies symbolize celebration, warmth, and hospitality. The raspberry-filled version is a modern upgrade—adding color, flavor contrast, and an irresistible surprise inside.
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🧬 Formation & Texture
The magic lies in the balance:
Butter creates tenderness
Almond flour adds richness and structure
Powdered sugar melts smoothly into the dough
Raspberry filling provides brightness and moisture
Together, they form a cookie that crumbles softly, then melts on the tongue.
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💝 Why Cookie Lovers Adore These
✔️ Elegant yet simple
✔️ Perfect for holidays & gifting
✔️ Nutty, buttery, and fruity in one bite
✔️ Looks bakery-made but easy at home
These are the cookies people ask for again and again.
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🥰 For the Cookie Lovers
Serve with hot tea, coffee, or cocoa. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze unbaked dough balls for fresh cookies anytime.
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✨ Conclusion
If you love cookies that feel classic yet exciting, soft yet structured, and sweet with a hint of tart surprise, these Raspberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies will steal your heart. One bite, and they’ll become a must-bake tradition ❄️🍓
If you want variations (chocolate-filled, lemon, pistachio, or jam swaps), just say the word!