Description
Delicate Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies blend buttery Scottish shortbread with tangy raspberry preserves. Crumbly edges and sweet-tart flavor profiles make this treat perfect for afternoon tea or elegant dessert gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60 g) raspberry preserves (60 ml)
Instructions
- Preparation: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, blending in vanilla extract. Incorporate flour to form a smooth dough.
- Layering: Divide dough into two equal portions. Roll each section on parchment paper into uniform rectangular shapes, maintaining consistent 1/4-inch thickness. Spread a thin layer of raspberry preserves over one dough rectangle.
- Rolling: Carefully layer the second dough sheet atop the preserves, creating a jam-filled sandwich. From the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a compact cylinder. Wrap the log in plastic and chill until completely firm.
- Preheating: Set oven to 350F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slicing and Positioning: Remove chilled log and slice into delicate 1/4-inch rounds. Distribute cookies on prepared sheets, leaving space between each for potential spreading.
- Baking and Cooling: Bake until cookie edges turn a subtle golden color, roughly 10-12 minutes. Cool initially on baking sheets, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters: Ensure butter is softened but not melted for perfect dough consistency and smooth mixing.
- Rolling Technique: Use even pressure when rolling dough to maintain uniform thickness, preventing uneven baking and cookie texture.
- Chill for Success: Refrigerate dough log for at least 1 hour to help cookies hold shape and prevent spreading during baking.
- Preserve Precision: Spread raspberry preserve thinly and evenly to prevent overwhelming jam flavor and maintain delicate cookie balance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 146
- Sugar: 7.69 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 8.82 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.64 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17.54 g
- Fiber: 0.24 g
- Protein: 1.48 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg