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A plate filled with raspberry swirl cookies, surrounded by fresh raspberries, creating a colorful and inviting scene.

Raspberry Swirl Cookies

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Delicate Raspberry Swirl Cookies made with cream cheese dough, seedless raspberry jam, and a touch of powdered sugar. A soft, buttery, and festive treat for any occasion!
30 Servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • cup seedless raspberry jam
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

Prepare the dough:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and butter. Using an electric mixer, beat the ingredients until smooth and fully incorporated. Gradually add the sifted flour and kosher salt, mixing continuously until a soft dough forms.

Shape and chill:

  1. Transfer the dough to a clean surface and shape it into a flat disc. Wrap the disc tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling the dough ensures easier handling and optimal texture.

Roll out the dough:

  1. Once chilled, lightly flour a flat surface and a rolling pin. Roll the dough into a rectangle approximately 10x12 inches. Then, extend the rectangle to approximately 10x30 inches for thinner, more delicate cookies. Sprinkle additional flour as needed to prevent sticking.

Add the raspberry jam:

  1. Spread the seedless raspberry jam evenly across the surface of the dough, leaving a ½-inch margin along one of the shorter edges. This clean edge will assist in sealing the roll.

Roll the dough into a log:

  1. Starting from the jam-covered edge, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Seal the clean edge by gently pressing it into the log. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for an additional 15 minutes to firm up before slicing.

Preheat the oven and slice:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Remove the chilled log from the refrigerator. Using a sharp knife or sewing thread, slice the log into ¼-inch thick rounds for even, clean cookies.

Bake the cookies:

  1. Arrange the slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 17–20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Cool and dust:

  1. Transfer the baked cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely. Once cooled, dust them generously with powdered sugar for a finishing touch.

Notes

To make these Raspberry Swirl Cookies gluten-free, replace the all-purpose flour with a certified gluten-free 1:1 baking flour. Additionally, verify that the raspberry jam and powdered sugar are labeled gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination.
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