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Raspberry Swirl Cookies with Butter Shortbread

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Raspberry Swirl Cookies with Butter Shortbread

Delight in these Raspberry Swirl Cookies with Butter Shortbread, a blend of buttery richness and sweet-tart raspberry that's simply irresistible.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Use unsalted for better control of sweetness
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Coconut sugar can work as a substitute
  • 1 large egg Acts as a binding agent; flax egg for vegan
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract Opt for pure for superior taste
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Gluten-free flour blend can be used
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar Regular sugar sometimes acceptable as a substitute
  • 1 pinch salt Essential for balancing flavors
For the Raspberry Swirl
  • 0.5 cup raspberry jam or fresh raspberries If using fresh, thaw and puree

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl for about 3 minutes.
  2. Add egg and vanilla, mixing on low speed until well combined.
  3. Incorporate flour, powdered sugar, and salt, mixing until the dough just comes together.
  4. Prepare raspberry swirl by warming jam or pureeing raspberries.
  5. Roll out the dough onto a floured surface into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
  6. Roll the dough into a tight log with the raspberry filling tucked inside.
  7. Chill the log in plastic wrap for at least 1 hour.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and slice the log into rounds.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  10. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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