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White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies

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These white chocolate raspberry cookies are delicate and lovely to look at.

Even better, they’re delicious.

Soft and chewy white chocolate cookies get filled with bright raspberry jam and then drizzled with more white chocolate.

White chocolate bars

I’ve been making them for years. They were something my sister Erin found in an unassuming little volume put out by Better Homes & Gardens in 1998 titled Cookie ClassicsAnd this recipe is a gem.

The cookies are made with both melted and chopped white chocolate, which imbues them with loads of that delicate, creamy flavor.

Flour in a bowl

The raspberry jam brings the right amount of tart flavor to balance out the sweetness. And the drizzle of white chocolate over the top makes them look extra fancy.

They are some of Dan’s favorite cookies of all time. Erin and I have been making them every year since she picked up that book, which means they’ve been part of our lives for at least a decade.

KitchenAid mixer

They have a flavor profile that makes them welcome cookies year-round. And despite looking a bit fussy, they’re actually quite forgiving to make and are sturdy enough to transport easily.

They’re definitely crowd pleasers.

I’ve gotten so many compliments whenever I bring these anywhere.

White chocolate raspberry cookies filled with jam

These are cookies that I brought into the office on numerous occasions, that I’ve sent off to family in holiday packages for years, that have become a permanent fixture in my baking repertoire.

I hope they can find a place in yours.

White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies
Yield: 48 cookies

White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies

White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies

This recipe, as it was originally written, comes from an era when margarine and shortening regularly appeared in baking cookbooks, before the pendulum had swung back to butter as an acceptable fat. I’ve updated it to reflect our current thinking about cooking with real foods. You can use any white chocolate you like, I usually use Ghirardelli, but this year I used Lindt with equally good results. Avoid anything labelled white baking chips or with oil in the ingredients list as they won’t melt smoothly. If your seedless raspberry jam is on the looser side, you don’t need to heat it, but if it’s on the thicker side you’ll want to heat it in the microwave or on the stove until it relaxes into a spoonable consistency. As with any drop cookie, your life will be easier if you use parchment paper and a small cookie scoop or disher.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Decorating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 11 ounces (312 grams) white chocolate
  • 2 3/4 (345 grams) cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup (4 ounces, 113 grams, 1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar,
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two half-sheet pans with parchment paper.
  2. Chop 4 ounces (113 grams) white chocolate into small pieces and set aside. Chop another 4 ounces (113 grams) and melt either in the microwave in 20-30 second bursts, stirring between each until melted or on the stove in a heavy bottomed pan over low heat until smooth. (Reserve the remaining white chocolate for drizzling at the end.)
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the melted white chocolate and the eggs, one at a time, and beat until combined. Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed until just combined. Stir in the chopped white chocolate.
  5. Scoop the dough with a small cookie scoop into approximately tablespoon-sized balls and space them about 2 inches apart on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until cookies are turning golden at the edges, about 8-10 minutes. When cookies come out of the oven, indent each cookie in the center with the back of a rounded 1/4 teaspoon measure to make a landing spot for the jam. Transfer to a wire rack and cool.
  6. When the cookies have cooled, place them side by side on a layer of wax paper. Warm the raspberry jam in either the microwave or in a small saucepan over low heat until it’s thin enough to spoon into the centers of the cookies. Spoon about a 1/2 teaspoon of jam into the centers of each cookie. Melt the remaining 3 ounces (85 grams) white chocolate and place in a small zip-top bag. Cut a small corner in the bag, and drizzle the white chocolate over the cookies. Let stand until the white chocolate has firmed up, a couple of hours.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

48

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 92Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 58mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 0gSugar: 10gProtein: 1g

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Christine

Monday 5th of July 2021

OMG, these cookies are AMAZING! I made them for the 4th of July and everyone loved them. Followed the recipe exactly and used Lindt white chocolate bars and Smuckers seedless red raspberry jam. This will become a staple recipe for me.

Molly Kumar (EasyCooking)

Tuesday 1st of December 2015

NomNomNom - These are goegeous and looks really simple to make. Just in time for our holiday cookie frenzy :) Thanks for sharing.

Mary

Wednesday 2nd of December 2015

Thanks, Molly! I make these every year. They're one of my favorites.

Jessica {Swanky Recipes}

Tuesday 1st of December 2015

Wow, now if that is not the perfect holiday cookie, I don't know what is. These cookies sound amazing especially since white chocolate and raspberry are the perfect combination. Adding this to my holiday cookie list!

Mary

Wednesday 2nd of December 2015

Thanks, Jessica! I love these.

Dini @ The Flavor Bender

Tuesday 1st of December 2015

I love chocolate and raspberry together! I cannot wait to add this to the Christmas Cookie list! Looks so good :)

Mary

Wednesday 2nd of December 2015

Thanks, Dini! I agree that this is a combination that really works.

Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy

Tuesday 1st of December 2015

White chocolate and raspberry is such a great combination....and this cookies sounds awesome!!

Mary

Wednesday 2nd of December 2015

Thanks, Gloria! We're on the same page on loving white chocolate with raspberry!

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