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Mary Berry Almond Snowballs Recipe

Mary Berry Almond Snowballs
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Mary Berry’s Almond Snowballs are round, buttery biscuits made from flour, butter, sugar, and almonds. They are shaped into small balls, baked until firm, then coated in icing sugar while warm. This creates the signature snowy appearance. They’re light, crumbly, and carry a warm almond aroma, making them a popular choice during festive seasons.

Ingredients

  • 150g plain flour

  • 100g butter, softened

  • 50g caster sugar

  • 40g ground almonds

  • ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional for stronger flavour)

  • 1 tablespoon milk (only if dough feels too dry)

  • Icing sugar for rolling (about 50–70g)

  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Cream the butter and sugar: Beat butter and caster sugar together until creamy and smooth.

  • Add flavour and nuts: Mix in the ground almonds, almond extract, and salt.

  • Fold in flour: Add the plain flour and gently mix until a soft dough forms.

  • Adjust texture: If the dough feels crumbly, add 1 tablespoon of milk to bring it together.

  • Shape the biscuits: Roll small spoonfuls of dough into balls about walnut size.

  • Chill briefly: Refrigerate the shaped dough balls for 10–15 minutes to help them hold shape.

  • Bake until firm: Bake in a moderate oven until pale golden and set.

  • Coat with icing sugar: Roll the warm biscuits in icing sugar for the snowy finish.

  • Cool completely: Allow the biscuits to cool fully on a wire rack and dust again if needed.

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