Buttery Raspberry Crumble Cookies
Buttery Raspberry Crumble Cookies combine a crisp, buttery crumb with a sweet and tangy raspberry filling. Tender and melt-in-your-mouth, these easy-to-make cookies offer perfectly balanced flavors and a crunchy yet soft texture, ideal for casual snacking, gifting, or special occasions.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 16-20 cookies (cut into squares or rectangles) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling
- 1 cup fresh raspberries or raspberry jam
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and allow the butter to soften to room temperature to ensure easy mixing and a smooth dough texture.
- Make the Crumble Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until a crumbly dough forms.
- Form the Cookies: Spread half of the dough evenly and firmly into a prepared baking pan to create a solid base layer that will crisp up beautifully in the oven.
- Add the Raspberry Filling: Evenly spread fresh raspberries or raspberry jam over the dough base to add a tangy, sweet layer.
- Top with Crumble and Bake: Crumble the remaining dough with your fingers over the fruit layer to create a textured topping. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, until edges are golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the cookies to cool completely in the pan to set the filling, then cut into squares or rectangles and serve.
Notes
- Use cold butter for the crumble topping to achieve a more textured, crisp layer.
- Do not overmix the dough; mix just until combined to keep cookies tender and crumbly.
- Choose ripe but firm raspberries to maintain shape and avoid excess moisture that may make cookies soggy.
- Line your baking pan with parchment paper for easier removal and cleaner edges.
- Cool cookies completely before slicing to ensure clean cuts and set filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximate)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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