Irresistible Raspberry Swirl Cookies in 5 Simple Steps
Raspberry Swirl Cookies are perfect for a sweet tooth fix or cozy baking moment. These homemade pinwheel jam cookies feature a beautiful raspberry swirl and are easy to slice and bake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam (seedless or regular)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for optional dusting)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry mix to the wet until fully combined.
- Roll dough between parchment into a rectangle (about 1/4” thick). Spread raspberry jam evenly across the surface.
- Gently roll the dough into a log using the parchment, then chill for 1 hour. Slice into cookies about 1/2” thick.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake slices on a lined tray for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Chilling the dough ensures clean slices and defined swirls.
- Use seedless jam for a smoother texture.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg