Hey everyone 💖 Viennese whirls 😋😋 are a delicate and delicious cookie that originated in Austria. They are made with buttery shortbread dough and filled with jam or buttercream. The cookies are typically piped into a swirl shape and baked until lightly golden. They're perfect for any occasion and make a great addition to any dessert table.
Here's a recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and cornstarch.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Spoon the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
7. Pipe 24 swirls onto the prepared baking sheets.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once the cookies are cool, spread a dollop of raspberry jam on the flat side of half of the cookies.
11. Top with the remaining cookies to make sandwiches.
12. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
I hope you enjoy making and eating these delicious Viennese whirls! Let me know if you have any other requests or if you need any further assistance in comment 👇👇