Description
Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat combining buttery shortbread with a tangy raspberry swirl.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam or preserves
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine raspberry jam, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to make the swirl.
- Spread the shortbread dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spoon the raspberry mixture over the dough and swirl it with a knife.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use homemade or store-bought raspberry jam.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies, cookies, dessert, baking