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Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies

Delicious Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies for Easy Baking

These Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies are a delightful twist on classic cookies, featuring vibrant ribbons of sweet-tart raspberry jam.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 16 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract can substitute with almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • pinch salt
For the Raspberry Swirl
  • 1 cup raspberry jam can be substituted with other jams

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x9 inch baking pan
  • parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Whisk together the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Press two-thirds of the cookie dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  5. Warm the raspberry jam in the microwave until spreadable, then spread it over the pressed dough.
  6. Crumble the remaining dough over the raspberry jam evenly.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
  8. Let the cookies cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are better after a day or two, making them ideal for make-ahead options.

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