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Buttery Raspberry Crumble Cookies

Delicious small cookies with a soft butter base, raspberry jam center, and crunchy crumble topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) Unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup (135g) Granulated white sugar
  • 1 large Egg yolk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Seedless Raspberry Jam
  • 1/4 cup (57g) Cold butter, cubed
  • 1/3 cup (40g) All-purpose flour (for crumble)
  • 3 tbsp Granulated sugar (for crumble)

Instructions

  1. Make the Crumble: In a small bowl, combine the cold butter cubes, 1/3 cup flour, and 3 tbsp sugar. Use your fingers or a fork to rub the butter into the dry ingredients until it looks like coarse breadcrumbs. Refrigerate this while you make the dough.
  2. Cream the Base: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until creamy and pale (about 2 minutes). Add the egg yolk and vanilla; beat until combined.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour and salt. Mix on low speed just until a soft dough forms.
  4. Shape & Indent: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them smooth. Place 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. The Well: Use your thumb or the back of a round teaspoon to press a deep, wide well into the center of each ball.
  6. Fill: Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry jam into each indentation.
  7. Top: Generously sprinkle the cold crumble mixture over the jam and the edges of the cookie.
  8. Bake: Bake for 12–14 minutes. The crumble should turn golden brown, and the jam should be bubbly.
  9. Cool: Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before moving to a wire rack.

Notes

These cookies can be made ahead and frozen. Use seedless jam for the best texture.

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Keywords: cookies, raspberry, crumble, dessert, baking