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A stack of buttery shortbread cookies with a bright red raspberry jam swirl inside.
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Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies

Prep Time1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 145kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon sal t
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all -purpose flour, sifted
  • 0.33 cup seedless raspberry jam

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and aerated.
  • Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  • Gradually add the sifted flour and salt, mixing on low speed until a cohesive dough forms.
  • Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll into a rectangle approximately 0.25 inches thick.
  • Remove the top layer of parchment and spread the seedless raspberry jam evenly over the surface, leaving a 0.5 inch border at the edges.
  • Carefully roll the dough into a tight log starting from the long edge.
  • Wrap the log in plastic film and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes to firm.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Remove the dough from the refrigerator and slice into 0.5 inch thick rounds using a sharp knife.
  • Arrange the slices on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 12 minutes or until the edges are set and just beginning to turn a light golden color.
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.