Best Buttery Raspberry Crumble Cookies – Easy & Irresistible!

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These soft, buttery cookies are stuffed with sweet-tart raspberry jam and topped with a golden crumble topping for the perfect balance of textures. Quick to make and impossible to resist, they’re a crowd-pleasing treat for any occasion!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Buttery & Soft – Melt-in-your-mouth texture
✅ Sweet-Tart Raspberry Filling – Bursting with fruity flavor
✅ Easy to Make – No fancy techniques needed
✅ Great for Gifting – Pretty and portable

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt

For the Filling & Topping:

  • ½ cup raspberry jam (or any berry jam)
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp cold butter, cubed

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Make the Cookie Dough

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Beat butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until fluffy (~3 mins).
  3. Mix in egg and vanilla.
  4. Gradually add flour and salt until just combined.

Step 2: Shape & Fill

  1. Roll dough into 1.5-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
  2. Use your thumb or a spoon to make an indentation in each cookie.
  3. Fill each with ½ tsp raspberry jam.

Step 3: Add the Crumble Topping

  1. In a small bowl, mix flour and sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
  2. Sprinkle over the jam-filled cookies.

Step 4: Bake & Cool

  1. Bake 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  2. Let cool 5 minutes on the tray before transferring to a wire rack.

Tips for the Best Cookies

🔹 Prevent Jam Spillage? Freeze filled cookies 10 minutes before baking.
🔹 Extra Flavor? Add ½ tsp almond extract to the dough.
🔹 Storage – Keep in an airtight container for 5 days or freeze for 1 month.

Serving Suggestions

  • Dust with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert.

Final Thoughts

These Raspberry Crumble Cookies are buttery, fruity, and utterly addictive—a simple yet impressive treat that everyone will love!

Bake, share, and enjoy! 🍪🍓✨

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