Description
Blueberry-Filled Almond Snowball Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly combines a tender almond cookie with a burst of sweet blueberries. These charming, snowball-shaped cookies melt in your mouth, making them ideal for holiday gatherings or when you’re craving something special. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you can impress everyone with their exquisite taste and stunning presentation on any dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped almonds, toasted
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Mix in the almond extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour and toasted almonds, mixing gently until just incorporated.
- In another bowl, toss the fresh blueberries with a tablespoon of powdered sugar to coat.
- Scoop small portions of dough, flatten slightly, place a few blueberries in the center, and fold the dough around them to form balls.
- Bake on the prepared sheet for 15-18 minutes or until lightly golden on the bottom. Allow to cool before rolling in powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg