These almond-scented cookies are delicate and melt in your mouth. The raspberry jam adds a fruity contrast to the buttery base, while the powdered sugar coating gives them that signature “snowball” appearance.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
1 cup unsalted butter (softened) – The base of the dough, giving the cookies their buttery flavor and crumbly texture.
1/4 cup powdered sugar – Adds sweetness to the cookie dough.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract – For flavor.
1 teaspoon almond extract – Enhances the almond flavor in the dough.
2 cups all-purpose flour – The main structure for the cookie dough.
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds (or almond meal) – For texture and a subtle nutty flavor.
1/4 teaspoon salt – Balances the sweetness of the dough.
For the Filling:
1/2 cup raspberry jam – Sweet and tart, this jam is the perfect filling to complement the almond flavor.
For Rolling:
1 cup powdered sugar – To coat the cookies, giving them their “snowball” appearance.
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