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Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies

5 Easy Steps to Perfect Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies


  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

Delicious raspberry swirl cookies featuring a perfect blend of buttery cookie dough and sweet-tart raspberry filling.


Ingredients

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  • For the Cookie Dough:
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • For the Raspberry Filling:
  • 2 cups fresh raspberries
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare raspberry filling by combining raspberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook until thickened. Cool completely.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg and vanilla extract, mix well.
  4. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until combined.
  5. Roll dough into a rectangle, spread with cooled raspberry filling.
  6. Roll tightly into a log and chill thoroughly.
  7. Slice and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes.

Notes

  • Make sure filling is completely cool before spreading.
  • Chill dough thoroughly for best swirl results.
  • Can substitute other berries for raspberries.
  • For gluten-free version, use 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
  • Dough can be frozen for up to 2 months.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

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