Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies

Heavenly Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies with lemon recipe. A perfect blend of soft buttery cookies, that are quick and easy to bake.

Heavenly Raspberry Jam Swirl Shortbread Cookies

Bake these easy heavenly Raspberry Jam Swirl Shortbread Cookies with some lemon mixed in the jam. A quick Oven Bake for these soft buttery and sweet but tart fillings all made in a swirl. Only takes 11 minutes for these scrumptious shortbread jam biscuits or cookies to make. Great snacks or treats to serve for tea. A heavenly dessert to serve for special occasions and simple to make.

What is the mistake in making shortbread?

A mistake that can be made when mixing a shortbread dough for cookies is overworking it. Only mix the ingredients until all is combined. Otherwise the gluten will get developed to much and the cookies will be chewy and a bit dense. Do not spend time shaping and rolling the dough.

What is the difference between a butter cookie and shortbread cookie?

The difference between a butter cookie and a shortbread cookie is the amount of sugar and butter used for each. Although the name butter cookies or biscuits sound like it uses more butter, it does not it uses more sugar. The shortbread mix uses more butter and less sugar. This is what makes the shortbread so delicious and melt in your mouth. Yummy.

Should I chill my shortbread before baking?

Yes, it is advisable to chill the dough to allow the butter to be cold before placed in the oven to bake. This will prevent the shortbread from spreading.

Ingredients for Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies

1. butter, softened
2. powdered sugar
3. vanilla extract
4. lemon zest
5. flour
6. salt
7. raspberry jam
8. lemon juice

How To make Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies

In a large bowl, place the butter and sugar and beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Add in the vanilla and lemon zest and mix well. Add in the flour and salt and mix.

On a flat surface, roll out the dough until it’s about ¼” thick in a rectangular shape.

Squeeze the fresh lemon juice into the jam and mix. Spread the jam in an even layer over the top of the dough.

Roll the dough lengthwise and wrap with plastic wrap. Place the dough into the refrigerator for 1 hour to chill.

Preheat the oven to 175 deg. C (350 deg. F)

Slice the dough into ¼” thick slices and place the cookies on a baking tray and place in the oven for 10-12 minutes, just until the cookies turn slightly golden brown on the edges. Remove and immediately remove from the baking tray to prevent sticking and place the cookies on a cooling rack.

Serve for a dessert for tea, and snack. Soft buttery cookies or biscuits to serve and so quick and easy to bake. Done in 11 minutes ready for tea once cooled. Heavenly and delicious made with raspberry jam and lemon zest and lemon juice.

These cookies give a blend of sweet and tart flavors that you will enjoy with a shortbread cookie. My favorite, enjoy.

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