Description
Delightful raspberry swirl shortbread cookies blend buttery Scottish shortbread with tangy raspberry jam for an irresistible treat. Crumbly, rich cookies offer sweet-tart layers you’ll savor with afternoon tea or as a delicate dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60 g) raspberry preserves (or your favorite jam)
Instructions
- Creaming: Whip butter and sugar into a fluffy cloud-like mixture, incorporating vanilla essence until smooth and well-blended.
- Dough Formation: Gently fold flour into the creamy base, mixing until a cohesive dough forms without overworking the mixture.
- Layering Preparation: Divide dough into two equal portions, rolling each on parchment paper into thin, uniform rectangles measuring 1/4-inch thick.
- Filling and Rolling: Spread a thin, even layer of raspberry preserves across one dough rectangle, then carefully overlay the second dough sheet. Tightly roll the layered dough from the long edge into a compact log, wrapping securely in plastic and chilling for one hour.
- Prepping and Slicing: Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheets with parchment. Extract chilled dough log and slice into delicate 1/4-inch rounds with precision.
- Baking Process: Arrange cookie rounds on prepared sheets with ample spacing, baking until edges turn a subtle golden brown, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Cooling and Finishing: Rest cookies briefly on baking sheets, then transfer to a wire rack. Allow complete cooling to optimize flavor and texture before serving.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters: Ensure butter is softened but not melted, creating the perfect creamy base for tender, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread texture.
- Jam Spreading Technique: Use a thin, even layer of raspberry preserves to prevent oversaturation, which could compromise the cookie’s structural integrity.
- Chill for Precision: Refrigerating the dough log is crucial for clean, uniform slices and prevents the cookies from spreading excessively during baking.
- Customize Flavor Variations: Experiment with different preserves like apricot or strawberry to create unique flavor profiles while maintaining the classic shortbread technique.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg