Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Buttery Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion. These cookies are an elegant blend of rich, buttery shortbread and tangy raspberry preserves, creating a unique flavor profile that is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether served during afternoon tea or as a charming gift during the holidays, these cookies are both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. With an easy preparation process, even novice bakers can create this gourmet dessert that is perfect for sharing or savoring solo.
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
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy; mix in vanilla.
- Gradually fold in flour until a cohesive dough forms.
- Divide dough into two portions and roll each into thin rectangles.
- Spread raspberry preserves on one rectangle and layer with the second dough sheet; roll tightly into a log and chill for an hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), slice chilled log into rounds, and bake on parchment-lined sheets for 10-12 minutes until golden at the edges.
- Let cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (17g)
- Calories: 79
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg