Description
Delightful raspberry crumble cookies blend buttery shortbread with tangy fruit for an irresistible treat. Crisp edges and jammy centers make these cookies a perfect companion to afternoon tea or coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (160 g) seedless raspberry jam
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (40 g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ (175℃) and prepare a jumbo muffin tin with non-stick spray or butter and flour, ensuring each well is evenly coated.
- In a mixing bowl, combine unsalted butter, granulated sugar, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Cream the ingredients together for 1-2 minutes until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gradually fold in all-purpose flour and kosher salt, mixing until just combined. Maintain a slightly crumbly texture, being careful not to overmix the dough.
- Carefully distribute approximately ¼ cup of the mixture into each muffin well, pressing it firmly to create a base and slightly elevated sides. Ensure an even, gentle press without compacting the mixture too densely.
- Delicately spoon ½ to 1 tablespoon of seedless raspberry jam into the center of each formed crust, creating a vibrant filling.
- Sprinkle the remaining crust mixture over the jam-filled centers, creating a rustic, crumbly topping for each cookie.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, watching for a light golden-brown coloration that indicates perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely within the tin. If needed, gently loosen the edges with a knife to facilitate smooth removal.
Notes
- Gentle mixing ensures a perfectly crumbly texture, preventing dense and tough cookie bases that can ruin the delicate structure.
- Use seedless raspberry jam to maintain a smooth, clean filling without unwanted seeds or unexpected texture interruptions.
- Room temperature butter creates smoother creaming and helps achieve consistent cookie consistency, making the mixing process easier and more uniform.
- When pressing the crust mixture, use light fingertip pressure to create an even layer without compressing the dough too firmly, which could result in hard, compact cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 142
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 26 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 21 mg