Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies
Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies swirled with sweet-tart raspberry preserves an elegant yet easy cookie perfect for holidays, tea time, or gifting.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup raspberry preserves
- 1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- 3. Mix in vanilla extract.
- 4. Add flour and salt and mix until a soft dough forms.
- 5. Gently fold in raspberry preserves, swirling lightly without fully mixing.
- 6. Scoop dough onto baking sheets and gently flatten.
- 7. Bake for 14–16 minutes until edges are set but not browned.
- 8. Cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the preserves to keep a defined swirl.
- Chill dough slightly if too soft to handle.
- Cookies store well in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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