Description
Delicate raspberry vanilla butter cookies bring sweet elegance to classic dessert moments. Buttery crumbles melting with raspberry swirls create an irresistible treat you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Flavor and Seasoning:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Cream softened butter with powdered sugar until smooth and airy, using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3 minutes.
- Incorporate vanilla extract, blending thoroughly until the mixture appears uniform and fragrant.
- Gently fold in flour and salt, stirring until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Partition the dough into two equal segments, enveloping each portion tightly in plastic film.
- Refrigerate the wrapped dough for precisely 30 minutes to allow ingredients to meld and firm up.
- After chilling, remove dough from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to slightly soften.
- Roll out each dough portion on a lightly floured surface to approximately 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters, transferring delicate shapes carefully to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Optional: Gently press a few fresh raspberries into cookie surfaces for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, or until edges turn a delicate golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Soften butter at room temperature beforehand to ensure smooth, even mixing and prevent tough cookies.
- Use high-quality vanilla extract for a richer, more pronounced flavor that elevates the entire cookie.
- Chill dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain the cookie’s delicate shape during baking.
- Experiment with different fruit preserves or fresh berries as a delightful alternative to raspberries for varied flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 134 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 22 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg