Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Filling
- ½ cup raspberry jam or puree
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps incorporate air for a tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and the vanilla extract until fully combined, ensuring a smooth and aromatic base for the dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and baking powder to the wet mixture, stirring carefully to form a dough. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender. Once the dough forms, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Prepare Dough Log with Raspberry Jam: Roll the chilled dough out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle. Spread the raspberry jam or puree evenly over the dough. Carefully roll the dough into a tight log, ensuring the jam is swirled throughout. Wrap the log and chill for an additional hour to set the shape.
- Slice and Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the dough log into ¼-inch thick rounds, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving to allow the cookies to set and avoid crumbling.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened, not melted, for proper creaming with the sugar.
- Chilling the dough twice helps maintain the swirl shape and prevents spreading during baking.
- Use seedless raspberry jam or strain the puree to avoid overly seedy cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For a stronger raspberry flavor, swirl some jam on the top of the dough log before rolling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Cookie
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian