Description
These Raspberry Cheesecake Cookie Swirls combine buttery cookie dough, creamy cheesecake filling, and tangy raspberry preserves in a stunning, swirl-shaped cookie. A beautiful, crowd-pleasing treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup raspberry preserves (preferably seedless)
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients just until combined.
- Divide dough in half, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Roll out one dough disk to a 10x8 inch rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread with half the cream cheese mixture and raspberry preserves.
- Roll into a log, wrap, and chill for 1–2 hours (or overnight). Repeat with second half.
- Slice into 1/4-inch cookies and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Notes
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Use seedless preserves for smoother swirls.
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Dough logs can be frozen for up to 2 months.
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Great for gifting and make-ahead holiday baking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Cookies, Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
Keywords: swirl cookies