Description
Delightful raspberry swirl cookies blend sweet buttery dough with tangy raspberry preserves for a classic bakery-style treat. Crisp edges and jammy swirls promise pure comfort with each delectable bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) kosher salt
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) seedless raspberry jam
- powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and uniform. Gradually mix in sifted flour and kosher salt, combining until the ingredients form a cohesive dough ball.
- Shape the dough into a flattened disc on a clean surface. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up, which will make rolling easier.
- Generously flour a work surface and roll out the chilled dough into a thin rectangle stretching approximately 10 inches by 30 inches. Ensure an even thickness throughout.
- Spread raspberry jam across the dough’s surface, leaving a half-inch margin along one shorter edge. This margin will help seal the log when rolling. Carefully roll the dough from the jam-covered end, ensuring the unjammed edge is positioned last to create a tight seal.
- Chill the rolled log in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to stabilize its shape. Preheat the oven to 375°F during this resting period.
- Using sewing thread or a sharp knife, slice the chilled log into 1/4-inch thick cookie rounds. Place cookies flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet, keeping them slightly separated.
- Bake for 17-20 minutes until edges turn light golden brown. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and allow complete cooling. Finish by dusting with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain the swirl pattern during baking.
- Use high-quality seedless raspberry jam for a smoother, more elegant cookie texture.
- Slice cookies with dental floss or sewing thread for clean, precise cuts without squishing the delicate dough.
- Swap raspberry jam with alternative preserves like apricot or strawberry for flavor variations that complement the buttery cookie base.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg