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Raspberry Shortbread Poptarts

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 8 poptarts
Author: Anaga

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Square cookie cutter
  • Cookie sheet
  • Wire cooling rack

Ingredients

  • 10 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 6 tsp raspberry jam
  • Sprinkles

Icing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 ½ tsp whole milk
  • 2 tsp light corn syrup

Instructions

  • Add the butter and vanilla extract to the bowl of a stand mixer and beat on medium-high speed until fluffy.
  • Add in the powdered sugar and mix again until combined.
  • Sprinkle the salt and flour over the butter and sugar mixture and mix until well combined.
  • Transfer the dough to a parchment lined surface and top with another sheet of parchment paper.
  • Roll out to ¼ inch thick and cut out squares or rectangles using a cookie cutter or knife.
  • Place the cut out squares on a parchment lined baking sheet and place in the freezer for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • Spread 1 tsp of jam onto half of the squares before topping with the other half of the squares.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, rotating half way.
  • Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • When the cookies are cool, mix together the icing ingredients until smooth.
  • Spread on an even layer using an offset spatula or butter knife and top with sprinkles.
  • Let set for at least 20 minutes before serving!