Description
Sweet raspberry dreams come alive in these Raspberry Swirl Cookies, where delicate pastry dances with luscious crimson filling. Buttery, tender crumbles melt gracefully, delivering pure bakery magic with each delightful bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
Flavoring:
- 1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam
Finishing:
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Create a velvety mixture by blending softened butter and cream cheese until silky and uniform. Gradually incorporate sifted flour and kosher salt, kneading until a cohesive dough forms.
- Shape the dough into a flattened disc on a clean surface. Encase in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance rollability and texture.
- Liberally dust a work surface with flour. Roll the chilled dough into a thin rectangular sheet measuring approximately 10 by 30 inches, periodically adding flour to prevent sticking.
- Distribute raspberry jam evenly across the dough’s surface, maintaining a half-inch border along one shorter edge. Gently roll the dough into a tight cylinder, starting from the jam-covered end and sealing with the uncoated edge.
- Chill the rolled log for 15 minutes to stabilize its structure. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Extract the log and slice into delicate 1/4-inch rounds using a sharp knife or sewing thread for precision.
- Position cookie slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring adequate spacing. Bake for 17-20 minutes until edges turn a delicate golden hue.
- Transfer cookies to a cooling rack. Once completely cooled, generously dust with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain the beautiful swirl pattern during baking.
- Use high-quality raspberry jam with minimal seeds for a smoother, more elegant filling that distributes evenly through the cookie.
- Thread cutting technique works brilliantly for creating clean, precise cookie slices without crushing the delicate dough log.
- Gluten-free bakers can substitute regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend to make these cookies celiac-friendly without compromising texture.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 17-20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 158 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 86 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg