The Art of Perfect Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookie Creation

Perfect Raspberry Reduction Mastery

Master the technique of cooking raspberries to the ideal consistency for beautiful swirls.

Shortbread Dough Excellence

Learn the skill of creating tender, buttery dough that maintains its shape and texture.

Swirl Pattern Perfection

Perfect the method of creating beautiful, consistent swirls throughout each cookie.

Slicing Technique

Master the art of cutting perfect rounds that maintain the swirl pattern intact.

Glazing Strategy

Learn optimal drizzling techniques for an elegant, professional-looking finish.

Shortbread Perfection Secrets for Stunning Raspberry Swirl Cookies

Butter Temperature: Use truly room-temperature butter for proper creaming - not melted or too cold.

Dough Patience: Thoroughly chill dough before and after rolling for clean slices and shape retention.

Filling Thickness: Cook raspberry filling until very thick to prevent bleeding during baking.

Gentle Handling: Use light pressure when rolling dough to maintain tender shortbread texture.

Cooling Discipline: Allow cookies to cool completely before glazing to prevent melting.

Storage Strategy: Store cookies between layers of parchment in airtight container for up to 5 days.

Buttery Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies with Vanilla Bean Glaze

Name: Buttery Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies with Vanilla Bean Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: For the Buttery Shortbread Base:; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; For the Raspberry Swirl:; 1 cup fresh raspberries; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon water; For the Vanilla Bean Glaze:; 1 cup powdered sugar; 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste; Pinch of salt; For the Cookie Enhancement:; 1/2 teaspoon culinary lavender (optional); 2 tablespoons white chocolate chips; For the Texture Additions:; 1/4 cup chopped pistachios; 2 tablespoons freeze-dried raspberry pieces; For the Finishing Touches:; Coarse sugar for sprinkling; Additional lemon zest for garnish; Edible gold dust (optional); For the Shortbread Perfection:

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Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

35 Minutes

Total Time

50 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Buttery Shortbread Base:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

For the Raspberry Swirl:

1 cup fresh raspberries

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1 tablespoon water

For the Vanilla Bean Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

2-3 tablespoons heavy cream

1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

Pinch of salt

For the Cookie Enhancement:

1/2 teaspoon culinary lavender (optional)

2 tablespoons white chocolate chips

For the Texture Additions:

1/4 cup chopped pistachios

2 tablespoons freeze-dried raspberry pieces

For the Finishing Touches:

Coarse sugar for sprinkling

Additional lemon zest for garnish

Edible gold dust (optional)

For the Shortbread Perfection:

Parchment paper

Plastic wrap

For Special Equipment:

Stand mixer with paddle attachment

Fine-mesh sieve

Rolling pin

Cookie cutters (fluted round)

Baking sheets

Offset spatula

Cooling rack

Instructions

Begin by preparing the raspberry swirl filling first so it can cool completely.

Combine fresh raspberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a small saucepan.

Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until raspberries break down, about 5 minutes.

Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then stir into raspberry mixture.

Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until mixture thickens substantially.

Press mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds, creating a smooth puree.

Allow raspberry filling to cool completely in refrigerator while preparing dough.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt, then set aside.

In stand mixer with paddle attachment, cream butter until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Add powdered sugar gradually and beat until fully incorporated and very creamy.

Mix in vanilla and almond extracts until well combined.

Gradually add flour mixture on low speed until just incorporated - do not overmix.

Form dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.

Roll chilled dough between parchment paper to 1/4-inch thickness.

Spread cooled raspberry filling evenly over dough, leaving 1/2-inch border.

Starting from long edge, roll dough into tight log, using parchment to assist.

Wrap log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Slice chilled dough log into 1/4-inch thick rounds.

Place cookies 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.

Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are just barely golden.

Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to cooling rack.

For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla bean paste, and salt.

Adjust consistency with additional cream if needed - glaze should be pourable but not runny.

Drizzle glaze over completely cooled cookies using an offset spatula or spoon.

Sprinkle with chopped pistachios, freeze-dried raspberry pieces, or coarse sugar if desired.

Buttery Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies with Vanilla Bean Glaze

JUE

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The Art of Perfect Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookie Creation

Buttery Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies with Vanilla Bean Glaze

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