Description
These Raspberry Swirl Cookies are a delightful treat combining buttery, soft cookies with a sweet raspberry jam center and a delicate drizzle of white chocolate. Perfect for tea time or dessert, they offer a beautiful swirl pattern and a burst of fruity flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Filling and Topping
- ½ cup raspberry jam
- ¼ cup white chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Mixture: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Form Dough: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter mixture, mixing continuously until a cohesive dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Roll Dough: Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough evenly to about ¼ inch thickness to create an even layer for layering the jam.
- Spread Jam: Using a spatula or spoon, spread the raspberry jam evenly across the dough surface, ensuring full coverage without over-saturating.
- Form Log: Carefully roll the dough into a log shape, starting from one edge, to create the distinctive swirl pattern. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Slice and Place: Remove the chilled log from the fridge and slice it into ¼ inch thick rounds using a sharp knife to maintain clean edges. Arrange the slices evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating they are baked through.
- Cool and Drizzle: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack to firm up. Once cooled, drizzle the melted white chocolate elegantly over each cookie for added sweetness and visual appeal.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is sufficiently softened for easy creaming and a tender dough.
- Do not over-flour the surface when rolling out to keep cookies delicate.
- Chilling the dough log is crucial for clean slicing and shape retention during baking.
- Use a sharp knife to get neat, even cookie slices.
- You can substitute white chocolate drizzle with dark or milk chocolate if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Raspberry Swirl Cookies, Jam Cookies, White Chocolate Cookies, Homemade Cookies, Swirled Cookies, Dessert Cookies
