Raspberry Crumble Cookies

Raspberry Crumble Cookies – A Sweet, Fruity Delight

These Raspberry Crumble Cookies offer a perfect balance of buttery cookie dough, tangy raspberry filling, and crisp crumble topping. They’re an excellent treat for gatherings, holiday desserts, or a cozy afternoon snack with tea or coffee. The combination of textures and flavors makes them truly irresistible!

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough

Unsalted butter: 1 cup (softened)
Granulated sugar: 1 cup
Large egg: 1
Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
All-purpose flour: 2 ½ cups
Baking soda: ½ tsp
Salt: ¼ tsp

For the Raspberry Filling

Fresh raspberries: 1 cup (or thawed frozen raspberries)
Granulated sugar: ¼ cup
Cornstarch: 1 tbsp
Water: 2 tbsp

For the Crumble Topping

All-purpose flour: ½ cup
Granulated sugar: ¼ cup
Unsalted butter: ¼ cup (cold, cut into small cubes)
Optional: ¼ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Prepare Raspberry Filling
Cook raspberries with sugar, cornstarch, and water over medium heat, stirring until thickened. Let it cool to room temperature.
Make the Dough
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing well. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
Prepare the Crumble
Mix flour, sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Add cold butter and cut it into the mixture with a fork until coarse crumbs form.
Assemble the Cookies
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment. Roll cookie dough into 1-inch balls, place on the sheet, and create an indentation with your thumb. Fill with raspberry mixture and sprinkle crumble topping over each cookie.
Bake
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden and the crumble is crisp. Allow the cookies to cool on the tray for a few minutes, then transfer to a rack.

Conclusion

Raspberry Crumble Cookies are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion. Customize them by adding lemon zest, chocolate chips, or nuts, or substitute the raspberries with other fruits like blueberries or strawberries. Serve them with tea, coffee, or even ice cream for a truly indulgent treat.