Description
These Raspberry Crumble Cookies deliver a delightful combination of buttery crumbly cookie, sweet raspberry jam, and a lightly crisp top. Easy to prepare and baked to perfection, they offer a homemade treat that’s better than Costco’s version—ideal for snacks, tea time, or dessert.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1⅓ cup all-purpose flour (weighed in grams for best results)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Filling
- ⅓ cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin pan by lining it with paper liners or lightly greasing it with butter to prevent sticking.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a medium to large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Remember to scrape down the sides of the bowl frequently to ensure even mixing.
- Add flour and salt: Stir in the all-purpose flour and salt just until the dough comes together and has a crumbly texture. The dough should press together like Play-Doh when squeezed.
- Form cookie bases: Press approximately 2 packed teaspoons of the dough into the bottom of each muffin liner. If you prefer thicker cookie bases, add a little more but reserve about ¾ cup of the dough crumbs for the topping.
- Add raspberry jam: Spoon about 1 teaspoon of raspberry jam into the center of each cookie base, spreading slightly but keeping it mostly centered.
- Sprinkle crumble topping: Sprinkle the reserved cookie dough crumbs over the raspberry jam, covering it mostly to form the crumble topping.
- Bake cookies: Place the muffin pan on the middle oven rack and bake until the cookie tops and edges start to turn golden and tan, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cookies to cool in the pan until they are firm enough to transfer to a cooling rack. Cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened but not melted for proper dough consistency.
- Weigh the flour for the most accurate measurements and best results.
- Use high-quality raspberry jam for optimal flavor and texture.
- Cookie dough crumbs should press together easily; if too dry, a small splash of milk can help bind it.
- These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
