Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Buttery Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies, a perfect blend of rich buttery dough and tangy raspberry preserves. These cookies are not only easy to make but also visually stunning with their beautiful raspberry swirls. Whether you’re serving them at an afternoon tea or as a sweet treat at festive gatherings, they promise to impress both your taste buds and guests alike. The crumbly texture and vibrant color make these cookies a must-try for any baking enthusiast. Enjoy them alongside your favorite beverage or as part of a dessert platter, and watch them disappear in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup raspberry preserves
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla and mix until smooth.
- Gradually fold in flour to form a cohesive dough; avoid overmixing.
- Divide the dough into two portions and roll each into rectangles on parchment paper.
- Spread raspberry preserves on one rectangle, layer the second rectangle on top, then roll into a log and chill for one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and slice chilled dough into rounds.
- Place on baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (17g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg