Description
Raspberry swirl cookies bring a delightful twist to your afternoon treat, packed with sweet-tart swirls that dance across each perfectly baked bite. Grab some butter, fresh raspberries, and a dash of love to create these charming little rounds that will make your kitchen smell absolutely wonderful.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup unsalted butter
Flavoring
- ⅓ cup seedless raspberry jam
Finishing
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Blend 8 ounces cream cheese and ½ cup butter in a large bowl until your mixture becomes silky and uniform.
- Gradually incorporate 1½ cups flour and ½ teaspoon salt, mixing until your dough feels cohesive and soft.
- Form the dough into a flat circular shape and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to help your dough firm up.
- Dust your work surface with flour and roll the chilled dough into a thin 10×30-inch rectangle, ensuring your edges are even.
- Carefully spread ⅓ cup seedless raspberry jam across the dough, leaving a clean ½-inch border on one short side.
- Tightly roll the dough from the jam-covered edge into a compact log, making sure your edges seal neatly.
- Chill your rolled log in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to help maintain its shape.
- Heat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the log into ¼-inch thick rounds and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Bake for 17-20 minutes until your cookie edges turn a light golden brown.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely.
- Dust the cooled cookies generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and ensure a neat swirl pattern during baking.
- Use seedless raspberry jam for a smoother texture and cleaner looking cookies.
- Roll the dough tightly when creating the log to prevent air pockets that could cause uneven baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain their delicate texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 17-20 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg