Description
Raspberry Swirl Cookies are a delightful treat that combines buttery, soft cookie dough with vibrant raspberry swirls. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies evoke nostalgia with every bite, making them an ideal addition to family gatherings or cozy nights at home. Their striking appearance and sweet-tart flavor make them irresistible, ensuring smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries (thawed and drained)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until just blended.
- Gently mash the raspberries in a small bowl and fold in half of them into the dough for swirls.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Top each cookie with remaining raspberry mixture.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For a nutty twist, substitute regular flour with almond flour. - Add white chocolate chips for extra sweetness. - Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.