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Scottish Snowballs (Raspberry Jam Sandwich Cookies Dipped in Coconut)
Scottish Snowballs are delicate sandwich cookies made from buttery dough baked until just golden, then filled with raspberry jam and dipped in a sweet glaze before rolling in shredded coconut. The cookies have a soft and tender crumb that pairs with the fruity jam and the subtle chew of coconut, creating a textural contrast. These treats are ideal for festive occasions or as a comforting sweet to enjoy with tea.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
16
snowballs
Calories:
155 kcal
Course:
Bread, Baked Goods
Cuisine:
British, Scottish
Ingredients
Dough:
- ½ tick butter unsalted
- ¼ cup caster sugar (Baker's sugar)
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups + 1 Tbsp self-rising flour sifted
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbsp milk
To Assemble:
- 1 jar raspberry jam
- 1 cup confectioners sugar more as needed
- ¼ cup milk or water as needed
- 1 cup coconut for dipping the cookies, unsweetened, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉ (200℃).
- Cream the butter and sugar with the pinch of salt. Add the egg with a little flour and mix well.
- Stir in the milk and add the rest of the flour. Mix to a fairly stiff dough.
- Divide into 16 equal pieces and roll into balls. Place on parchment or silicone sheet lined cookie trays, leaving a bit of space for them to grow. Press down a little.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until very lightly golden brown. Remove from tray and allow to cool completely.
- When cool, sandwich equal sized cookies together with raspberry jam.
- If you are able to leave them for about half an hour, do so as the jam will set making it easier to dip.
- Combine the confectioner's (powdered) sugar with enough water or milk to make a runny glaze in which to dip the snowballs. Have a bowl of shredded coconut ready. Dip the snowballs in the glaze and allow extra glaze to drip off.
- Next, roll in the coconut. Set aside to dry and continue to dip the remaining snowballs.
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Notes
- Store the cookies in an airtight tin for up to 4 or 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Allow the glaze to set on the jam sandwiches for at least 30 minutes before dipping in coconut for better coating adhesion.
- These cookies pair well with a cup of tea for a traditional treat experience.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1snowball
Calories
155kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
27mg
(1%)
Potassium
56mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
113IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 snowballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1snowball | |
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 56mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 113IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.