I love sharing simple, delicious baking ideas with you. Today, I’m focusing on raspberry almond cookies! These sweet treats combine juicy raspberries with the nutty warmth of almond for truly wonderful results. I’ve gathered three of my favorite recipes that showcase this classic pairing.
Whether you prefer soft chocolate chip cookies, elegant sandwich cookies, or delightful snowball cookies, you’ll find a recipe here that you can easily bake at home. Each recipe is designed to be straightforward, so you can enjoy fresh, homemade cookies without any fuss. Let’s get baking!
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- 1. Raspberry Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies
- 2. Raspberry Almond Linzer Cookies
- 3. Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies
Raspberry Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies combine classic chocolate chips with bright raspberry and nutty almond flavors. They are a delightful treat that’s easy to bake for any occasion.
Key Ingredients & Tips for Baking
- Fresh Raspberries: Use fresh or frozen (not thawed) raspberries for the best texture and flavor in your chocolate chip cookies.
- Almond Extract: A small amount brings out the almond taste without making it too strong. This is key for good flavor.
What You Need for Raspberry Almond Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
⏱️ Time: 25 min🍽️ Yields: 2 dozen
How to Make These Chocolate Chip Cookies
Step 1: Mix the Cookie Dough
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with sugar until it looks creamy. Then, add the flour, chocolate chips, fresh raspberries, and almond extract. Mix until everything is just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
Step 2: Bake the Cookies
Drop spoonfuls of your cookie dough onto a baking sheet. Bake them in an oven preheated to 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are nicely golden brown.
📝 Final Note on Raspberry Almond Cookies
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes after baking. This helps them firm up before you move them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Raspberry Almond Linzer Cookies
Linzer cookies are elegant sandwich cookies with a peek-through center. These have a vibrant raspberry filling and a delicate almond shortbread. They are perfect for special gatherings.
Key Ingredients & Cookie Tips
- Almond Flour: This gives your Linzer cookies a tender crumb and a rich almond taste. It makes them extra special.
- Raspberry Jam: Use a good quality raspberry jam for the best flavor. Seedless jam is often preferred for a smoother cookie filling.
What You Need for Almond Linzer Cookies
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
⏱️ Time: 45 min🍽️ Yields: 18 cookies
How to Make These Linzer Cookies
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
In a bowl, combine the almond flour, all-purpose flour, softened butter, granulated sugar, and egg yolk. Mix these ingredients until a soft dough forms. Wrap the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This makes it easier to handle.
Step 2: Cut, Bake & Assemble
Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Make sure that half of your cookies have a small center cut-out. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes. Once the cookies are cooled, spread raspberry jam on the full cookie bottoms and carefully top with the cut-out cookies.
📝 Final Note on Linzer Cookies
Dust with a bit of powdered sugar just before you serve them. This gives Linzer cookies their classic pretty finish.
Raspberry Almond Snowball Cookies
These tender, crumbly snowball cookies are made with ground almonds and filled with a hidden raspberry jam center. They melt in your mouth and are very festive, perfect for any celebration.
Key Ingredients & Baking Advice
- Ground Almonds: Use finely ground almonds for the best, smoothest texture in your snowball cookies.
- Chilling Dough: Chilling the dough makes it much easier to handle when forming the balls and helps prevent them from spreading too much during baking.
What You Need for Almond Snowball Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more for coating
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup raspberry jam
⏱️ Time: 50 min🍽️ Yields: 20 cookies
How to Make Raspberry Snowball Cookies
Step 1: Make the Dough
Beat the softened butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then, gradually mix in the almond flour and all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms. Chill this dough for about 15 minutes.
Step 2: Fill, Bake & Coat
Take small portions of the chilled dough. Flatten each piece, place a tiny bit of raspberry jam in the center, and roll it into a neat ball. Place the balls on a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes. While the cookies are still warm, roll them in extra powdered sugar to create the “snowball” effect.
📝 Final Note for Snowball Cookies
For an extra thick “snow” coating, you can roll the cookies in powdered sugar a second time after they have fully cooled.
