Description
These Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat with a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a burst of fruity raspberry flavor. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a sweet indulgence any time of year.
Ingredients
Cookies:
1 cup unsalted butter (softened), ⅔ cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt,
Raspberry Swirl:
⅓ cup raspberry jam or preserves, ¼ cup freeze-dried raspberries (crushed, optional for extra flavor and color)
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar together until light and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix just until a soft dough forms.
- Add Raspberry Swirl: Microwave the raspberry jam for 10–15 seconds to loosen it slightly. Dollop small spoonfuls of jam over the dough and gently fold it in with a spatula, creating a swirl pattern. If using freeze-dried raspberries, fold them in now.
- Chill and Shape: Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a log about 2 inches in diameter, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and slice the chilled dough into ¼-inch rounds. Place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12–14 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies can be frozen before or after baking.
- For a festive touch, drizzle with white chocolate or dust with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
