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Blackberry Glazed Shortbread Cookies

Buttery shortbread cookies topped with a glossy, sweet-tart blackberry glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Glaze
  • 1 cup blackberries fresh or frozen
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 0.75 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add vanilla, then mix in flour and salt until dough forms.
  4. Roll into 1-inch balls, flatten, and place on baking sheet.
  5. Bake 14–16 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
  6. Simmer blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Strain and cool.
  7. Whisk syrup with powdered sugar to make glaze.
  8. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies and let set.

Notes

Strain glaze for a smooth finish. Use room-temp butter for best texture.