Description
These Irresistibly Delicious Raspberry Swirl Cookies combine a rich cream cheese and butter base with a sweet and tangy raspberry jam swirl, creating a soft, flavorful treat perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, these cookies offer a delightful balance of creamy texture and fruity sweetness in every bite.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Filling
- 1/3 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese and Butter Mixture: In a large bowl, beat together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup of softened butter until smooth and fluffy, creating a rich base for your cookies.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add in 1 1/2 cups of sifted all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt. Stir until you have a soft, cohesive dough that holds together well.
- Chill the Dough: Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This step helps the dough firm up for easier rolling.
- Roll the Dough Initially: On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a rectangle about 10 inches by 12 inches, sprinkling with more flour as necessary to prevent sticking.
- Extend the Dough: Continue rolling the dough until it stretches to about 10 inches by 30 inches. This will give you a lovely canvas for the raspberry swirl.
- Add Raspberry Jam: Evenly spread 1/3 cup of raspberry jam over the rolled dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border on one edge, inviting that sweet and tangy flavor to shine.
- Form the Log: Carefully roll the dough into a log starting from the jam-covered edge, sealing the unjammed edge as you go. Chill this log for an additional 15 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: While your cookie log is chilling, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking this delicious batch.
- Slice Cookies: Remove the chilled log from the refrigerator and slice it into 1/4-inch thick cookies using a sharp knife for precise, clean cuts.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the sliced cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie for even baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Pop the cookies into the preheated oven and bake for 17-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and fragrant, filling your kitchen with deliciousness.
- Cool and Finish: Transfer the freshly baked cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cool, dust them lightly with powdered sugar for that perfect finishing touch.
Notes
- Make sure both the cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for smooth blending.
- Chilling the dough before rolling and after forming the log helps maintain the shape and prevents spreading during baking.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the log for clean, even cookies.
- Raspberry jam can be substituted with any preferred fruit jam or preserves.
- Storing the cookies in an airtight container will keep them fresh for up to 5 days.
