Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies | Easy Jam-Filled Recipe with White Chocolate
These Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies combine buttery shortbread, tangy raspberry jam, and a delicate white chocolate drizzle for a bakery-worthy treat. Beautiful, slice-and-bake cookies with stunning pinwheel swirls that are perfect for holidays, tea parties, or edible gifts!
Equipment
- Electric mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Rolling Pin
- Parchment paper
- Offset spatula
- Sharp Knife
- Baking sheet
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam (seedless preferred)
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, to thicken jam)
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice (optional, enhances tartness)
- 1/4 cup white chocolate, melted (for drizzle)
- powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract. Gradually mix in flour and salt just until combined. If too crumbly, add milk 1 teaspoon at a time until dough holds together.
- If jam is runny, mix with cornstarch and lemon juice. Use seedless jam for the smoothest swirl.
- On a lightly floured surface or between parchment sheets, roll dough into a 10x12-inch rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Trim edges for a neat rectangle.
- Spread an even, thin layer of jam over the dough, leaving a 1/4-inch border along edges to prevent leakage during rolling.
- Using parchment paper to assist, roll the dough tightly from a short edge into a log. Seal ends gently and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Chill 30 minutes to 2 hours until firm.
- Slice chilled log into 1/4-inch rounds using a sharp knife, cleaning blade between cuts. Arrange 1–2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are barely golden. Cool 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
- Once cookies are fully cool, drizzle with melted white chocolate in zigzag lines. Let set for 15–20 minutes. Optionally dust with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.