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Raspberry Crumble Cookies With Buttery Shortbread And Jam

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These raspberry crumble cookies combine a buttery, tender shortbread base with a jewel-toned center of sweet-tart raspberry jam, finished with a rustic golden crumble topping. Easy to make and even easier to love, they’re the perfect choice for holiday gifting, bake sales, or everyday indulgence. With their balanced flavor and eye-catching presentation, these cookies offer a nostalgic twist on classic jam-filled favorites.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup raspberry jam or preserves
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Add the flour and salt to the butter mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. The dough will be slightly crumbly but should hold together when pressed.
  5. Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to make a small indentation in the center of each cookie.
  7. Fill each indentation with about ½ teaspoon of raspberry jam.
  8. Use remaining dough to crumble small pieces over the tops of the jam-filled cookies to create a crumble effect.
  9. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

Notes

  • Make sure the jam is thick—avoid low-sugar or syrupy versions.

  • Chilling the dough is optional but recommended for easier handling.

  • You can customize these with lemon zest, almond extract, or even chopped nuts.

  • Don’t overbake; cookies will continue to set as they cool.

  • Let cookies cool completely before packaging to avoid condensation and sogginess.

  • Perfect for thumbprint cookie variations, holiday cookie boxes, or as part of your next bake sale display.

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