Description
These Raspberry Cheesecake Swirl Cookies offer a delightful combination of soft-baked cookie texture, tangy raspberry, and creamy cheesecake flavors. The beautiful swirl effect makes them perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 120g (1 cup) Unsalted Butter, Softened: crucial for a light texture
- 100g (1/2 cup) Granulated Sugar: provides sweetness and crisp edges
- 80g (2/3 cup) Light Brown Sugar: adds moisture and chewiness
- 1 Large Egg: binds ingredients and adds richness
- 1 tsp (5ml) Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: enhances flavor
- 200g (1 ⅔ cups) All-Purpose Flour: provides structure
- 30g (1/4 cup) Almond Flour: adds nutty flavor and tenderness
- ½ tsp (2g) Baking Soda: leavening agent
- ¼ tsp (1g) Fine Sea Salt: balances sweetness
- 100g (3½ oz) Cream Cheese, Softened: provides tangy flavor
- 2 tbsp (30g) Raspberry Jam (No Alcohol): adds raspberry flavor
- 1 tbsp (8g) Powdered Sugar (for swirl): sweetens swirl
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Raspberry Puree (for glaze): adds raspberry flavor and color
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Light Corn Syrup (for glaze shine): adds shine to glaze
- ½ tsp (2g) Lemon Zest (optional): brightens flavors
- 1 tbsp (10g) Freeze-Dried Raspberry Powder (for garnish): adds flavor and color
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter & Sugars: Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg & Vanilla: Beat in egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, almond flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet & Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill the Dough: Cover and chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Cheesecake Swirl: Combine cream cheese, raspberry jam, powdered sugar, and lemon zest; pipe into a bag.
- Scoop & Swirl: Scoop dough, add cheesecake filling, and gently swirl.
- Bake: Bake for 12-14 minutes, until edges are golden.
- Cool: Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make the Glaze: Whisk raspberry puree and corn syrup until glossy.
- Glaze & Garnish: Drizzle glaze and sprinkle with raspberry powder.
Notes
Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing excessive spreading and achieving a defined swirl. Don’t overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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