Description
- These Buttery Shortbread Cookies filled with tangy raspberry jam and topped with a decadent white chocolate drizzle are the perfect sweet treat. With a delicate melt-in-your-mouth texture, the combination of buttery shortbread, fruity jam, and creamy chocolate will make these cookies a new favorite for your family and guests. Ideal for any occasion, these cookies are as delightful to look at as they are to eat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 3 oz white chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract (if using).
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and a dough forms.
- Shape the cookies: Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Use your thumb to make an indentation in the center of each ball.
- Add the jam: Spoon a small amount of raspberry jam (about ½ teaspoon) into the center of each indentation.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Drizzle with white chocolate: Once the cookies have cooled, drizzle the melted white chocolate over the tops of the cookies using a spoon or a piping bag.
- Serve and enjoy: Let the white chocolate set before serving. Enjoy these buttery, jam-filled treats with a cup of tea or coffee!
Notes
- You can substitute raspberry jam with other fruit jams like strawberry or apricot.
- The cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For an extra touch, add some finely chopped nuts to the dough or sprinkle them over the chocolate drizzle.
- If you prefer a thicker chocolate drizzle, you can refrigerate the melted white chocolate for a few minutes before drizzling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: ~160 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg