Sweet Raspberry Lemon Swirl Cookies
These Sweet Raspberry Lemon Swirl Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the tartness of fresh raspberries with the zesty brightness of lemon. With a soft and chewy texture, they are perfect for afternoon tea or as a sweet snack.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowls
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter Softened (1 stick).
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- zest of 1 lemon For stronger lemon flavor, add more.
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ⅓ cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the butter mixture, and mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Take half of the cookie dough and place it on a lightly floured surface. Roll it out to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Gently spread the raspberry jam over the rolled-out dough.
- Roll the dough into a log, being careful not to let the raspberry jam spill out. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.
- Once chilled, remove from the fridge and slice the log into ½-inch thick cookies, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a stronger lemon flavor, you can add more lemon zest to your dough.
If you prefer a sweeter cookie, consider adding a dusting of powdered sugar on top once the cookies are cooled.
These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to a week.