Description
Sweet raspberry jam dances through delicate shortbread in this irresistible Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies recipe. Buttery, crumbly layers meld with fruity swirls, creating a perfect treat for afternoon tea or elegant dessert gatherings.
Ingredients
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Shortbread Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavoring Ingredient:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Swirl Ingredient:
- 1/3 cup raspberry jam (seedless)
Instructions
- Craft a velvety butter and powdered sugar mixture by whipping them together until silky smooth, incorporating vanilla extract for aromatic depth.
- Fold in flour and salt gently, creating a pliable dough that holds together without excessive stickiness.
- Unfurl the dough between parchment sheets, stretching into a rectangular canvas approximately 14-inch thick.
- Lavish the surface with an even layer of vibrant raspberry jam, transforming the pale dough into a fruity landscape.
- Meticulously roll the dough into a compact cylindrical form, mimicking a jelly roll technique, ensuring a tight, uniform spiral.
- Encase the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for minimum 1 hour, allowing flavors to meld and structure to solidify.
- Preheat oven to 350F, preparing a parchment-lined baking sheet for the upcoming culinary transformation.
- Extract the chilled log and slice into delicate 14-inch thick medallions using a razor-sharp knife.
- Arrange cookie rounds with precise spacing on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges acquire a delicate golden hue, signaling perfect doneness.
- Rest cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes, enabling gentle cooling and structural stabilization.
- Transfer to wire rack, letting them cool completely before optional dusting with powdered sugar for elegant presentation.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for smooth, creamy mixing without overmixing.
- Use high-quality seedless raspberry jam for cleaner, more vibrant swirl and consistent texture throughout cookies.
- Chill dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain precise cookie shape during baking.
- Rotate baking sheet halfway through cooking to guarantee even golden-brown edges and uniform color.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg