Shortbread Cookies

Buttery whole wheat shortbread cookies filled with sweet raspberry jam. These tender cookies feature a classic thumbprint design and golden-brown edges.

24 servings
39 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • teaspoons baking powder
  • 10½ tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 3 tablespoons raspberry jam

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Whisk flour, sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl. Add butter; using your fingertips, rub in butter until coarse meal forms. Whisk egg and yolk in a bowl; add to flour mixture; stir just to blend.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Measure dough by 2 tablespoonfuls and roll into balls. Place on prepared sheets, spacing 2" apart. Make an indentation in center of each ball; fill each with 1/2 teaspoon jam.

    15 min

  3. 3.

    Bake cookies until golden, 12-14 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

    14 min

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