Christmas Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies -🎄Easy Family-Friendly Holiday Treat

If you’re looking for a holiday cookie that feels warm, cozy, and homemade the kind that fills your kitchen with buttery sweetness and brings everyone running these Christmas Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies are exactly what you need this season. They’re soft, crumbly, lightly sweet, and filled with a bright pop of raspberry jam inside. With their snowy powdered-sugar finish, they look like tiny Christmas snowballs ready for gifting, sharing, or enjoying with a mug of hot chocolate after a long day.

The best part? They’re incredibly easy to make, kid-friendly, and always loved by everyone. Whether you’re baking for a school event, a family party, or your holiday cookie tray, these cookies deliver comfort, fun, and delicious Christmas flavor in every bite.

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⭐ What Are Christmas Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies?

“Snowball cookies” are soft, buttery cookies that melt in your mouth a classic recipe from many American holiday traditions. They’re known for their crumbly shortbread texture and their snowy look thanks to a generous dusting of powdered sugar.

This version takes the classic up a notch by adding:
✔ a sweet-tart raspberry jam center
✔ a warm almond flavor
✔ a festive dusting of powdered sugar

Why They’re Special

• The inside is soft and fruity, while the outside is crumbly and sweet.
• They’re easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.
• They look adorable on Christmas cookie platters.
• Kids love shaping and rolling them!
• They’re perfect for gifting they stay fresh and pack beautifully.

⭐ Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Cookie Dough

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup finely ground almonds (or almond flour)
• Pinch of salt

For the Filling

• ½ cup raspberry jam (seedless works best)

For the Coating

• Powdered sugar (for rolling twice!)

⭐ Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 – Make the Almond Dough

In a large bowl, beat softened butter with powdered sugar until creamy and smooth. Add vanilla and almond extracts. Slowly mix in flour, ground almonds, and a pinch of salt until a soft dough forms. The dough will feel slightly crumbly that’s normal.

Step 2 – Shape the Cookies

Take a small amount of dough, roll into a ball, press a small indent inside, and add a tiny bit of raspberry jam. Cover with another piece of dough and roll again to seal. Repeat with all dough.

Step 3 – Chill the Balls

Chill the shaped balls for 30–60 minutes. This helps them stay round and prevents spreading.

Step 4 – Bake the Cookies

Line a baking sheet with parchment. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 11–13 minutes. Cookies should stay pale not brown.

Step 5 – Coat in Powdered Sugar

While still warm, gently roll each cookie in powdered sugar. Let cool completely, then roll a second time for the perfect snowy look.

⭐ Tips / Variations / Why You’ll Love It

Tips for Success

• Don’t overfill the cookies a little jam goes a long way.
• Chill the dough to keep the shape round.
• Roll the cookies in sugar twice for that classic snowy effect.

Variations

• Nut-Free Version: Swap almond flour for extra all-purpose flour.
• Chocolate Version: Add melted white chocolate drizzle.
• Berry Swap: Try strawberry, blackberry, or apricot jam.

Why Families Love It

• Easy ingredients
• Fun for kids to shape
• Festive and pretty
• Perfect for Christmas cookie swaps

⭐ Kid-Friendly Holiday Cookie Fun

These cookies are perfect for baking with children they can roll the dough, press the centers, help fill with jam, and coat the cookies in powdered sugar (warning: this step gets messy in the cutest way). It’s the kind of baking that creates memories, not stress.

⭐ Gifting These Cookies for Christmas

Wrap them in small tins or clear bags tied with ribbon. Add a tag saying “Homemade Christmas Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies Made With Love.”
They last several days and make beautiful, thoughtful gifts.

⭐ FAQs

⭐ Conclusion

These Christmas Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies are simple, festive, and perfect for family celebrations. With a soft almond cookie shell and a sweet raspberry surprise inside, they bring joy to every bite whether you’re baking for a holiday party, a cozy weekend at home, or a sweet Christmas gift.

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