Beautiful Raspberry Swirl Cookies
Let me share these gorgeous Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies with you. They're absolutely dreamy with their buttery shortbread base swirls of sweet raspberry jam and that pretty white chocolate drizzle on top. Perfect for gifting holiday cookie boxes or just treating yourself to something special with your afternoon tea.
Why These Cookies Amaze
Trust me these cookies are something special. The shortbread just melts in your mouth and that raspberry swirl adds the perfect sweet fruity pop. I love how elegant they look with that white chocolate drizzle but they're actually super simple to make. They're my go to when I want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen.
Simple Ingredients List
- The Base: One cup softened unsalted butter for that perfect texture.
- Sweet Touch: Half cup sugar makes them just sweet enough.
- Structure: Two cups all purpose flour keeps everything together.
- Extra Flavor: A splash of vanilla makes everything better.
- Fruity Swirl: Half cup raspberry jam for that pretty spiral.
- Pretty Finish: Quarter cup white chocolate for drizzling.
Making Cookie Magic
- Start Your Dough
- Beat your butter and sugar until it's super fluffy add vanilla then mix in your flour until it comes together.
- Roll and Fill
- Roll out that dough spread your jam all over it like you're making a jelly roll.
- Chill Time
- Roll it up into a log wrap it tight and pop it in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Time to Bake
- Heat your oven to 350°F slice your log into rounds bake them until they're just golden about 12 minutes.
- Final Touch
- Once they're cool drizzle that melted white chocolate all over for that wow factor.
Tips For Cookie Success
Don't skip chilling the dough it makes slicing so much easier. Use a pastry brush for spreading that jam it helps get it nice and even. And really take your time creaming that butter and sugar it makes such a difference in the texture.
Keep Them Fresh
These beauties will stay perfect in an airtight container for about a week or freeze them for up to 3 months. They're gorgeous on a tea party spread or packed up in pretty boxes for gifts. Sometimes I dust them with powdered sugar to make them extra special.
Mix Up The Flavors
Get creative with these try different jams like apricot or strawberry. Switch up the chocolate drizzle with dark or milk chocolate. Sometimes I sprinkle chopped nuts or cute sprinkles on top before the chocolate sets it makes them extra festive.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why refrigerate the dough log?
Chilling helps firm up the dough, making it easier to slice cleanly and helping the cookies hold their shape while baking.
- Can I use different jam flavors?
Yes! Any smooth jam works well. Try strawberry, apricot, or blackberry for delicious variations.
- Why did my swirls come undone?
Make sure the dough is well-chilled before slicing. Use a sharp knife and clean it between cuts if needed.
- Can I freeze these cookies?
Yes, freeze them before adding the white chocolate drizzle. Thaw completely before decorating.
- Why did my jam leak out during baking?
Don't spread the jam too close to the edges when rolling, and make sure not to use too much jam. A thin, even layer works best.