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Mary Berry Almond Snowballs Recipe

Mary Berry Almond Snowballs recipe
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Almond snowballs are soft, buttery cookies made with ground almonds, butter, and flour. Once baked, they are generously rolled in powdered sugar, creating a delicate sweetness and their signature snowy appearance. These cookies are light, crumbly, and perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

  • Butter (150g, softened): Adds richness and creates a tender texture.
  • Caster Sugar (50g): Sweetens the dough.
  • Ground Almonds (100g): Provides a nutty flavor and crumbly texture.
  • Plain Flour (150g): The base of the cookie dough.
  • Vanilla Extract (1 tsp): Enhances the overall flavor.
  • Powdered Sugar (for coating, about 100g): For the signature snowy look.

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 2: Cream the butter and sugar

In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and caster sugar together using an electric hand whisk or stand mixer until light and fluffy.

Step 3: Add the vanilla and almonds

Stir in the vanilla extract and ground almonds, mixing until well combined.

Step 4: Incorporate the flour

Gradually add the plain flour and mix until the dough comes together. It should be soft but not sticky.

Step 5: Shape the cookies

Take small portions of dough and roll them into balls, about the size of a walnut. Place the balls on the prepared baking tray, spacing them slightly apart.

Step 6: Bake the cookies

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are just set and slightly golden on the bottom.

Step 7: Coat in powdered sugar

Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes, then roll them gently in powdered sugar while still warm. Place them on a cooling rack to cool completely.

Step 8: Add a final dusting

Once completely cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar again for a thicker, snowy coating.

Find it online: https://britishbakingrecipes.co.uk/mary-berry-almond-snowballs/