Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies
These buttery Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies are the perfect balance of crisp and melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness, with a tangy raspberry swirl. The ideal treat for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 24 cookies (depending on thickness) 1x
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, British (shortbread)
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- For the Shortbread Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Raspberry Swirl:
- â…“ cup raspberry jam (seedless, if preferred)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing just until combined. The dough will be soft but should not be sticky.
- Add the Raspberry Swirl:
- Roll out the shortbread dough between two sheets of parchment paper into a ¼-inch thick rectangle.
- Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the dough.
- Carefully roll the dough into a tight log, similar to a jelly roll. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight) to firm up.
- Slice and Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the chilled dough into ¼-inch thick rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy as is, or dust lightly with powdered sugar for an extra special touch!
Notes
- Make sure the dough is chilled properly before slicing to get clean cuts.
- You can use other fruit jams like strawberry or blueberry for a variation.
- These cookies pair wonderfully with a hot cup of tea or coffee.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg