Raspberry-Filled Almond Snow Cookies Recipe

These Raspberry-Filled Almond Snow Cookies are a delightfu

Ingredients

For the Almond Cookies:

• 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup (100g) powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
• 1
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 2 cups (240g) all-purpo
• 1/2 cup (50g) ground almonds (almond meal)
• 1/4 tsp salt

For the Raspberry Filling:

• 1/2
• 1/4 cup (50g) fresh raspberries (optional, for extra fruitiness)

Instructions

1. Make the Cookie Dough

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (1
2. In a large bowl
3. Add the vanilla extract and almond extract, mixing until well incorporated.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground almonds, and salt.
5. Gradually
6. Divide the dough into small balls, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter, and place them on the prep

2. Create a Well for the Raspberry Filling

1. Use your finger or the back of a small spoon to gently press a small indentation into the center of each cookie dough ball, creating a small well to hold the raspberry filling.

3. Add the Raspberry Filling

1. In a small bowl, stir the raspberry jam or preserves to loosen it up, adding fresh raspberries if using.
2. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of the raspberry jam into the well of each cookie. Be careful not to overfill, as the jam can spread while baking.

4. Bake the Cookies

1. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are firm.
2. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

5. Dust with Powdered Sugar

1. Once the cookies have cooled, dust them generously with powdered sugar, creating a snowball effect.
2. Serve and enjoy these soft, almond-flavored cookies with their sweet raspberry center!

Tips for Success

• Raspberry Jam : Choose a smooth raspberry jam or preserves for the filling. If you prefer a fresh raspberry filling, mash up a few fresh raspberries with a bit of sugar and cook them down to thicken.
• Chill the Dough : If the dough is too soft to handle, chill it for abou
• Storage : Store these cookies in an airtight container

These Raspberry-Filled Almond Snow Cookies are the perfect balance of sweet