A Festive Cookie That Melts Like Snow and Bursts with Berry Joy
🌟 Introduction
Ultra-Soft Raspberry Christmas Snow Clouds are dreamy, pillowy cookies that look like little snowballs fresh from a winter wonderland. Light, tender, and coated in snowy powdered sugar, these cookies hide a sweet-tart raspberry surprise inside. Perfect for Christmas trays, holiday gifting, or cozy evenings with tea or cocoa, Snow Clouds are loved for their melt-in-your-mouth texture and festive charm.
🧾 Ingredients
(Makes about 30–36 cookies)
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Filling
- ¾ cup raspberry jam or thick raspberry preserves
For Coating
- 1½ cups powdered sugar (for rolling)
👩🍳 Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Preheat oven to 170°C / 340°F and line baking trays with parchment paper.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten slightly, and place ½ teaspoon raspberry jam in the center.
- Gently fold and roll into a smooth ball, sealing the jam inside.
- Place cookies 4 cm apart on the tray.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until set but not browned.
- Cool for 5 minutes, then gently roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.
- Once completely cool, roll again for a thick snowy coating.
🍪 Methods & Baking Techniques
- Creaming Method: Creates a soft, airy texture.
- Low-Temperature Baking: Keeps cookies pale and tender like snow.
- Double Sugar Coating: Ensures a true “snow cloud” look.
- Jam-Filled Center: Adds contrast and moisture.
📜 History
Snowball-style cookies date back centuries and appear in many cultures under different names—Russian Tea Cakes, Mexican Wedding Cookies, or Butter Balls. The raspberry-filled version is a modern festive twist, inspired by European holiday pastries where fruit preserves symbolize joy and abundance during winter celebrations.
❤️ Benefits
- Melt-in-your-mouth softness
- Perfect balance of sweet and tart
- Visually festive and elegant
- Ideal for gifting and celebrations
- Simple ingredients, bakery-style result
🧩 Formation & Texture
- Outside: Soft, powdery, cloud-like
- Inside: Buttery crumb with a bright raspberry core
- Finish: Snow-white, delicate, and festive
🎄 Why Lovers Adore These Cookies
- Kids love the surprise filling
- Adults enjoy the refined, not-too-sweet flavor
- Perfect with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate
- A standout cookie on Christmas dessert tables
🔁 Variations & Methods to Try
- Use strawberry, apricot, or blackberry jam
- Add lemon zest to the dough for brightness
- Roll in vanilla sugar for aroma
- Add white chocolate drizzle for elegance
🎁 Conclusion
Ultra-Soft Raspberry Christmas Snow Clouds are more than cookies—they’re tiny winter dreams dusted in sugar. With their tender bite, festive look, and joyful raspberry heart, they bring warmth, nostalgia, and sweetness to every holiday moment. Bake them once, and they’ll become a cherished Christmas tradition for years to come.