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Blueberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies Recipe

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Delightful Blueberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies combine a tender, buttery almond flour dough with a sweet burst of blueberry jam inside. These cookies are rolled in powdered sugar for a snowy finish, perfect for festive occasions or a special treat with tea.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup finely ground almonds (or almond flour)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Filling

  • 1/2 cup blueberry jam or preserves

Finishing

  • Additional powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes, which helps create a tender texture for the cookies.
  2. Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined to infuse the dough with a warm, aromatic flavor.
  3. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, finely ground almonds, and salt to evenly distribute the dry components.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet butter mixture and mix just until combined; be careful not to overmix to prevent tough cookies.
  5. Chill Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up, making it easier to handle and shaping the cookies.
  6. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
  7. Shape and Fill Cookies: Roll dough into 1 tablespoon-sized balls, then make an indentation in each ball and fill with approximately 1 teaspoon of blueberry jam. Enclose the jam and gently reshape into smooth balls to seal the filling inside.
  8. Arrange for Baking: Place the cookies 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to allow even baking and prevent sticking.
  9. Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden, indicating they are cooked through but still tender.
  10. Initial Cooling and Sugar Rolling: Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then while still warm, roll them in powdered sugar to achieve a beautiful snowy coating.
  11. Final Dusting: Once completely cool, dust the cookies again with powdered sugar for an attractive presentation and extra sweetness.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easy creaming and a light cookie texture.
  • Chilling the dough prevents the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
  • If almond flour is used instead of ground almonds, the texture will be slightly finer.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • These cookies can be frozen after baking; thaw and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Keywords: Blueberry Cookies, Almond Cookies, Snowball Cookies, Jam Filled Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Sweet Treat

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