Description
Delicious Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies combine the crumbly richness of classic shortbread with a vibrant, fruity swirl of raspberry preserves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup raspberry preserves
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to whip the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 3 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and blend until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Gently fold the all-purpose flour into the creamed mixture using a spatula, mixing carefully until a cohesive dough forms without overworking.
- Divide the dough into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a rectangle and roll each to an approximate thickness of 1/4 inch on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread raspberry preserves evenly over the surface of one rectangle of dough, covering it with a vibrant fruity layer.
- Place the second rectangle of dough on top of the raspberry-covered one, then roll the layered dough tightly into a log shape. Wrap the log securely in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least one hour to firm up.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Remove the chilled dough log from the refrigerator and slice it into rounds approximately 1/4-inch thick, using a sharp knife for clean cuts.
- Place the sliced cookie rounds on the prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space between each to allow for slight spreading during baking.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are beautifully golden brown and the centers are set.
- Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheets for a few minutes after baking before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring a perfect texture.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Experiment with other fruit preserves for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg