Description
Indulge in the delightful flavor of Blueberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies, where nutty almond meets sweet blueberry in every heavenly bite. These soft, crumbly cookies are enveloped in a snowy layer of powdered sugar, making them visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy evening treat, they evoke warmth and nostalgia with every mouthful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup blueberry jam
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds (toasted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Mix in the almond extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add the flour and chopped almonds, stirring gently until combined but crumbly.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough, flatten slightly, place about half a teaspoon of blueberry jam in the center, and fold the dough around it to form a ball.
- Place cookie balls on the prepared baking sheet about two inches apart and bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom but still snowy on top.
- Cool on racks and dust with extra powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For enhanced flavor, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. - Substitute chopped almonds with pecans or walnuts for a different texture. - Add lemon zest to brighten up the cookies.