Description
Delightful cookies featuring a tender almond base with a tangy raspberry jam center, rolled in powdered sugar for a festive finish.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Finely ground almonds
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Raspberry jam
- 1 cup Powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Whisk together the flour, ground almonds, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the butter mixture until just mixed.
- Form small portions of dough, flatten slightly, and add 1 teaspoon of raspberry jam in the center. Fold and roll into balls.
- Place the cookie balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until slightly golden around the edges but soft in the center.
- Cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar while warm.
- Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best results. Experiment with different jams for variations.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg