Description
Indulge in these Buttery Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies, featuring a tender, flaky shortbread base with a delightful swirl of sweet raspberry preserves. Perfectly crisp on the edges and tender inside, these cookies blend classic vanilla and buttery richness with a fruity jam twist, making them a dreamy treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60 g) raspberry preserves (or your favorite jam)
Instructions
- Creaming: Whip the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes fluffy and cloud-like in texture. Add the vanilla extract and continue mixing until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Dough Formation: Gently fold the all-purpose flour into the butter-sugar mixture, blending carefully until a cohesive dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the dough tender.
- Layering Preparation: Divide the dough evenly into two portions. Roll each portion out on parchment paper into thin rectangles about ¼-inch thick, ensuring uniform thickness for even baking.
- Filling and Rolling: Spread a thin, even layer of raspberry preserves over one dough rectangle. Carefully place the second dough rectangle on top, then roll the layered dough tightly from the long edge into a compact log. Wrap the log securely in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for one hour to firm up.
- Prepping and Slicing: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Remove the chilled dough log from the fridge and slice it into delicate ¼-inch rounds with a sharp knife, working precisely to maintain the swirl pattern.
- Baking Process: Arrange the cookie rounds on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them ample distance apart to allow for slight spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookie edges turn a gentle golden brown.
- Cooling and Finishing: Let the cookies rest briefly on the baking sheets after removing them from the oven, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Cooling ensures optimal texture and flavor before serving.
Notes
- Use chilled butter for the best dough consistency if your kitchen is warm.
- Raspberry preserves can be substituted with any favorite jam or fruit preserves for different flavor variations.
- Ensure even rolling thickness for uniform baking results.
- Slicing chilled dough log with a sharp knife helps maintain pretty swirls in the cookies.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: shortbread cookies, raspberry swirl cookies, buttery cookies, jam swirl cookies, easy dessert, homemade cookies
