These Raspberry Crumble Cookies bring bakery quality right to your kitchen. The perfect blend of buttery shortbread sweet-tart jam and crispy crumble creates pure magic in every bite.
What Makes These Special
The versatility and ease of these cookies make them stand out. Perfect for any occasion they rival store-bought versions at a fraction of the cost.
Ingredients Needed
- Butter: High quality unsalted.
- Extracts: Pure vanilla and almond.
- Flour: All-purpose for structure.
- Jam: Fresh raspberry best.
- Sugar: Powdered for dusting.
Making The Cookies
- Mix:
- Cream butter sugar add extracts flour.
- Shape:
- Press into pans make wells.
- Fill:
- Add jam top with crumble.
- Bake:
- Until golden dust with sugar.
Tips
Quality butter makes better cookies. Gentle mixing keeps them tender. Watch baking time carefully.
Variations
Try different jams for seasonal flavors. Lemon curd adds brightness.
Serving
Perfect with tea or coffee. Great for gifts.
Storage
Keep airtight at room temperature. Freeze with parchment between layers.
Why They Work
Simple ingredients transform into exceptional cookies that rival bakery versions.
Year Round Appeal
Adapt with seasonal jams from summer berries to winter spices.
Impressive Results
Perfect for gifts parties or simple treats these cookies always impress.
Crowd Pleaser
Their unique blend of textures and flavors makes them universally loved.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why use special pans?
- 4-inch tart pans or jumbo muffin tins create the signature large size and shape of Costco's cookies.
- → Why avoid overmixing?
- Overmixing develops gluten, making cookies tough. Minimal mixing keeps them tender and flaky.
- → Can these be frozen?
- Yes, freeze up to 2 months in airtight container with parchment between layers. Add powdered sugar after thawing.
- → Can I use different jam?
- Yes, any fruit jam or preserves can be substituted for the raspberry jam.
- → Why chill part of the dough?
- Chilling the crumble topping helps it maintain texture and prevents it from melting into the jam during baking.
Conclusion
These copycat Costco cookies are a delightful homemade version of the popular bakery treat.Featuring a soft, tender shortbread base, they are generously filled with raspberry jam and topped with a buttery, crumbly layer. The cookies are baked in special 4-inch tart pans to mimic the signature large size of Costco's beloved bakery item.