Description
Delight in these Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies, featuring a buttery, crumbly shortbread base swirled with sweet raspberry jam and topped with a delicate white chocolate drizzle. Perfectly balanced between rich and fruity, these homemade cookies are easy to prepare and make an elegant treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Shortbread Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling and Decoration
- ½ cup raspberry jam
- ¼ cup white chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, then add vanilla extract for flavor.
- Form Dough: Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour to the creamed butter and sugar to form a smooth dough suitable for rolling.
- Roll Out Dough and Spread Jam: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to about ¼ inch thickness. Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the rolled dough to create the swirl effect.
- Roll into Log and Chill: Carefully roll the dough into a tight log ensuring the jam stays inside. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up the dough for easier slicing.
- Slice Dough: After chilling, slice the dough log into ¼ inch thick rounds and place them spaced out on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Cool and Decorate: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack, then drizzle the melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies for a sweet, decorative finish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies are now ready to be enjoyed fresh or stored for later indulgence.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature to achieve the perfect creamed texture.
- Use good quality raspberry jam for the best fruit flavor in the swirl.
- Chilling the dough log helps maintain shape and ease slicing for uniform cookies.
- Let the cookies cool completely before drizzling the white chocolate to prevent melting and smudging.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
