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A plate of snowy, raspberry-filled cookies with a sugar coating, garnished with fresh raspberries and mint sprigs, styled on a rustic wooden table with soft, warm lighting.

Easy Sweet Raspberry Snowballs Holiday Cookies

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Soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies with raspberry centers, dusted in powdered sugar for a snowy effect, perfect for holiday season.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam
  • Powdered sugar for coating

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate vanilla extract and salt.
  4. Add flour gradually, mixing until dough forms.
  5. Form small balls, around 1 inch in diameter, pressing a thumbprint into the center of each.
  6. Fill the thumbprint with raspberry jam.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Allow cookies to cool, then roll in powdered sugar to coat thoroughly.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is softened for easy mixing.
  • Do not overbake to keep cookies tender.
  • Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Holiday/Seasonal
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 85 Kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 20mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg