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Blueberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies

Blueberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies – A Sweet Delight

Delightful Blueberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies with a crumbly texture and burst of blueberry goodness.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Substitute with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar Can be reduced for less sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can amplify the almond essence.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free all-purpose flour works as an excellent substitute.
  • 1 cup Finely Ground Almonds (or Almond Flour) Swap with sunflower seed flour for a nut-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Can be omitted for a low-sodium diet.
For the Filling
  • ½ teaspoon Blueberry Jam or Preserves Alternative fillings can include raspberry or strawberry for variation.
For the Coating
  • Additional to taste Powdered Sugar Used for coating to create the signature snowball appearance.

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and ½ cup of powdered sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  2. Add in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract, continuing to mix until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of finely ground almonds, and a pinch of salt. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the creamed butter and sugar blend.
  4. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm it up.
  5. While the dough chills, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Once the dough is chilled, use a tablespoon to scoop out portions, roll them into balls, create a small indentation, and fill it with about ½ teaspoon of blueberry jam.
  7. Place the assembled cookies onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  8. After baking, allow the cookies to cool for about 5 minutes, then gently roll them in additional powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Expert tips include ensuring thorough creaming of butter and sugar, careful mixing of dry ingredients, and observing baking times.

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