Description
Indulge in the delightful harmony of Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies, where buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookie meets tangy raspberry jam. Perfect for afternoon tea or a charming picnic, these cookies offer a sweet escape that combines nostalgia with deliciousness. Easy to prepare, they are a visual treat with their vibrant swirls and are sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam (high-quality)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Gradually mix in the flour and salt until just combined.
- Fold in half of the cookie dough with raspberry jam to create swirls.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking tray, spacing them evenly.
- Add extra jam on top if desired.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the tray before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg