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Blackberry Glazed Shortbread Cookies

Buttery shortbread cookies topped with a vibrant homemade blackberry glaze for an elegant fruity dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Blackberry Glaze
  • 0.75 cup fresh blackberries
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp milk or cream as needed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Beat butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
  3. Add flour and salt gradually, mixing just until a dough forms.
  4. Chill dough for 30–45 minutes.
  5. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into shapes.
  6. Bake 14–18 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
  7. Cook blackberries with lemon juice, strain to remove seeds, and cool puree.
  8. Whisk puree with powdered sugar and milk to make glaze, then drizzle over cookies.

Notes

For brighter flavor, add lemon zest to the glaze or cookie dough.