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Blueberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies

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  • Author: KimEasy
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes (includes chilling)
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert, Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American, Holiday
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Theseย melt-in-your-mouth almond snowball cookiesย have a delightful surprise insideโ€”aย juicy blueberry filling!Buttery and nutty with a dusting of powdered sugar, these cookies are perfect for holidays, tea parties, or any time you crave a sweet treat.


Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for rolling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup finely ground almonds (or almond flour)

For the Blueberry Filling:

  • 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

Make the Blueberry Filling:

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook until blueberries soften and release their juices (about 3โ€“5 minutes).
  2. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 1 teaspoon of water to make a slurry. Stir into the blueberry mixture and cook until thickened (about 1 minute).
  3. Remove from heat and let cool completely.

Make the Cookie Dough:

  1. In a large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
  3. Add flour, salt, and ground almonds, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  4. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.

Assemble the Cookies:

  1. Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten it in your palm, and place a small spoonful of blueberry filling in the center. Carefully wrap the dough around the filling and roll it into a ball.
  3. Place cookies on the baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.

Bake & Coat:

  1. Bake for 12โ€“15 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar, then let them cool completely before rolling them in powdered sugar again for a snowy effect.

Notes

  • If using frozen blueberries, no need to thawโ€”just increase the cooking time slightly.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • These cookies freeze well! Freeze in a single layer, then store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.