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Buttery Raspberry Crumble Cookies

Tender buttery cookies filled with raspberry jam and topped with a sweet crumble.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Swedish-Inspired
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling & Topping
  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture until combined.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on baking sheets.
  7. Press small wells in dough balls and fill each with 1/2 teaspoon raspberry jam.
  8. Sprinkle with bits of dough crumble over jam.
  9. Bake for 12–14 minutes, until golden around edges.
  10. Sprinkle with sugar while warm, cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

For a festive touch, drizzle cooled cookies with lemon glaze.