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Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies

Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies for Elegant Holiday Baking

Delightful Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies combine elegance with comfort, making them perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar Classic recipe
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free option available
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Omit if using salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can substitute with almond extract
For the Raspberry Swirl
  • ½ cup Raspberry Preserves Use preserves for best texture

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Plastic wrap
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking sheet
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  3. Gradually incorporate the flour and salt to form a soft dough.
  4. Gently fold in the raspberry preserves to create swirls.
  5. Form the dough into two logs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the chilled logs into rounds about ¼ inch thick.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool cookies on a wire rack before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These cookies are visually stunning and perfect for any special gathering. Experiment with different fruit preserves for variety.

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