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Melkorka and Ulla Kjarval’s Shortbread Cookies with Raspberry Jam Glaze

Who′s Your Baker?

MELKORKA KJARVALand ULLA KJARVAL are two sisters who own and operate Sheepdog Print and Design, LLC. Melkorka is a web and graphic designer and Ulla is a photographer and food columnist. They both love to cook and share food.

Today′s Giveaway!

To enter to win Ulla’s 12” x 8” print of Freya, a horse that lives life happily at Spring Lake Farm in Meredith, NY, just post a comment!  The print will be sent ready for display (or the perfect gift!) with a stylish new white Framatic Fineline White Metal Frame. You can enter online for your chance to win all 31 gifts starting December 1, 2010, through December 31, 2010.  Get all the recipes! HOLIDAY COOKIE CALENDAR

Today′s Cookie!

Shortbread Cookies with Raspberry Jam Glaze

Ingredients:

2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup powdered sugar
2 cups gluten-free flour (I used Bob′s Red Mill), sifted
¼ teaspoon xantham gum
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (make sure it is gluten free)
One 10-ounce jar of your favorite jam. Red current or raspberry are my favorite because of their gorgeous ruby color (again, make sure it is gluten free).

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Using a mixer (use the paddle attachment) cream the softened butter.
3. Add powdered sugar until creamy.
4. Sift xantham gum, gluten-free flour and salt together.
5. Add flour mixture to the creamed sugar (be sure to not over mix).
6. Add vanilla. mix until dough comes together (don’t worry the vanilla will help the dough come together).
7. Place dough on a cleaned surface.
8. Gently knead the dough into a ball and then roll into a long tube. (The longer you make the tube the smaller the cookie will be. I made my tube about a foot and a half.)

9. Wrap with plastic wrap and place in freezer for 20 minutes. Above is my shortbread roll. You can make a neat or not-so-neat roll. It will always come out tasty!
10. Cut the dough into ¼-inch thick slices.

11. Place on a greased baking sheet with a bit of room. (I grease my pans by using the papers from the butter.)
12. Cook for 10-15 minutes (until lightly golden around the edges).
13. Meanwhile, place the jam in a small pot and bring to a boil. You will want to reduce it a bit until it is a thick syrupy texture.
14. Place cookies onto a rack to cool (they can be crumbly so be careful).
15. Spoon jam glaze onto cookies while hot. A teaspoon per cookie should suffice.
16. Let cool for about an hour.
17. Enjoy!

Related posts:

  1. Rachel Begun’s Holiday Cupcake Cookies
  2. Jeanne Sauvage’s Gluten-Free Cream Cheese-Truffle Brownie Cookies
  3. Amy Green’s Cranberry & Walnut Cookies
  4. Jen Cafferty’s Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies
  5. Saveur Magazine’s Gluten-Free Vanilla Crescent Cookies

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27 Comments on “Melkorka and Ulla Kjarval’s Shortbread Cookies with Raspberry Jam Glaze”

  1. On 19 December 2010 (  )
    Kathy Said:

    I think these might even fool my family. They are uncertain about GF foods so far. Thank you for the recipe.

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  2. On 19 December 2010 (  )
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  3. On 19 December 2010 (  )
    laura Said:

    these look yummy too!! so many new cookies to try!!

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  4. On 19 December 2010 (  )
    Lisa V Said:

    My favorite! And I was looking for my final set of recipes! Lisa

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  5. On 19 December 2010 (  )
    Gretchen P Said:

    Sounds delicious. Will have to try them. Thank you.

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  6. On 19 December 2010 (  )
    Melissa Greenwood Said:

    I want to bake ALL of the Christmas cookies you have posted! these look yummy too!

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  7. On 19 December 2010 (  )
    Rebecca Said:

    Looks so yummy! Never thought about adding jam to the top – awesome idea – thanks for sharing!

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  9. On 19 December 2010 (  )
    Lucy Said:

    I will be making these, and soon. I have some leftover blackberry jam that I made awhile ago and needs to be used! Also, they look fantastic.

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  10. On 19 December 2010 (  )
    Ginger G Said:

    … shortbread cookies plus jam, Yum!
    Beautiful picture, perfect for my sister in Texas – she’s a barrel racer.

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  11. On 19 December 2010 (  )
    Jen Said:

    nom nom!

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  12. On 19 December 2010 (  )
    Stephanie Said:

    yummy shortbread!

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  13. On 19 December 2010 (  )
    Linda Said:

    look very tasty

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  14. On 19 December 2010 (  )
    Sharon Said:

    Unbelievable! Another cookie recipe I thought I’d only make for the family! I have requests for these…now GF!!

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  15. On 19 December 2010 (  )
    Kathy Foulk Said:

    Just found your website, how can I get all of the December recipes? These look wonderful. Thanks!

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  17. On 20 December 2010 (  )
    Janis Said:

    I like that this is an easy recipe. Guess you could use any jam that you like with these.

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  18. On 20 December 2010 (  )
    sandra Said:

    These look delicious!

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  19. On 20 December 2010 (  )
    Corrina F Said:

    Girls, these look amazing! You’ve inspired me to try and make them tonight. Can’t wait to try them…thanks for a great recipe ( :

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  20. On 20 December 2010 (  )
    Gluten Free Diva Said:

    What perfect cookies to have with a cup of tea!!!

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  21. On 20 December 2010 (  )
    RG Said:

    The cookie in the middle has a heart shape to it. I think I would ‘heart’ these too!

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  22. On 21 December 2010 (  )
    Marcy Stevenson Said:

    I am so glad that Bob’s Red Mill flour has been used…it’s the only kind I have on hand : )

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  23. On 23 December 2010 (  )
    Jodi Said:

    Oh, shortbread! I never thought I would get to have it again. I may play with this recipe, since my favorite cookie is shortbread with a few tiny chocolate chips in it!

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  24. On 26 December 2010 (  )
    Tasha Said:

    Oh I’ve been looking for a shortbread recipe!

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  25. On 28 December 2010 (  )
    Alena Mack Said:

    This looks awesome! So many cookies… so little time:(

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  26. On 31 December 2010 (  )
    Tami Rivera Said:

    My niece would LOVE that poster!

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