Description
Theseย melt-in-your-mouth almond snowball cookiesย have a delightful surprise insideโaย 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:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook until blueberries soften and release their juices (about 3โ5 minutes).
- 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).
- Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Make the Cookie Dough:
- In a large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
- Add flour, salt, and ground almonds, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Assemble the Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 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.
- Place cookies on the baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.
Bake & Coat:
- Bake for 12โ15 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- 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 thawโjust 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.