Raspberry Swirl Shortbread Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Raspberry Filling

06 - 1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam
07 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
08 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

# Instructions:

01 - Heat raspberry jam, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Stir until thickened. Cool completely.
02 - Cream butter and sugar in an electric mixer until fluffy. Add vanilla extract, then gradually mix in flour and salt until combined.
03 - Roll dough into rectangles, spread with prepared raspberry mixture, and roll tightly into logs using parchment paper.
04 - Wrap logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
05 - Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
06 - Cut logs into 1/4-inch slices and arrange on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are golden. Cool cookies on a wire rack.

# Notes:

01 - Use seedless jam for the smoothest swirls.
02 - Dough can be prepared in advance and frozen for later use.
03 - Chill sliced cookies before baking to minimize spreading.