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Published: Nov 26, 2016 · Modified: Dec 3, 2021 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Raspberry Bow Tie Cookies

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Raspberry filled cookies topped with powdered sugar.

A soft cookie filled with raspberry jam, these raspberry bow tie cookies always get plenty of raves!

Raspberry Bow Tie Cookies are a perfect cookie to add to your holiday cookie tray.

A pile of cookies filled with raspberry jam.
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Bow tie cookies
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Raspberry Bow Tie Cookies

Bow tie cookies

Thanksgiving is over and the Christmas season has begun! I spent the day after Thanksgiving relaxing and baking.

I just can't get out to the stores to fight the crowds. No sale is worth that amount of craziness for me.

I would much rather be in my kitchen baking! These raspberry bow tie cookies are my kick off to the holiday season! 

I started out the day reading old cooking magazines. I have a huge collection and browse through them from time to time.

While reading, I found a recipe for Bow Tie Cookies made with apricot jam. To mix things up a bit I decided  to use raspberry jam instead of apricot jam.

I also changed the dough up just a bit. The original recipe did not have any sugar or vanilla. I wanted a cookie that would melt in your mouth and decided to add powdered sugar to the dough.

These delicious cookies go by many different names - bow tie cookies, kolache cookies, kolachy cookies, Polish cream cheese cookies, and jam cookies.

The hardest part about making Raspberry Bow Tie Cookies is you have to chill the dough before rolling it out. This requires just a bit of planning.

Sometimes when I'm making cookies, I want to get it all done at once.

If you tried to roll this dough out right away, you'd have a sticky mess. I made these in the morning, threw them in the fridge and finished them in the afternoon.

Raspberry bow tie cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat! They also make an impressive gift during the holidays!  Get Baking!!!

A small layer of raspberry jam on a square of cookie dough.
Cookie dough with raspberry jam in the center.

When cookies come out of the oven, allow the cookies to cool just slightly and then place cookies on a baking rack to continue cooling.

Raspberry Bow Tie Cookies out of the oven on a baking sheet.

Recipe tips

  • Be certain to allow dough to fully chill before rolling out
  • Place just a small amount of jam in the center of each cookie
  • Use cookie sheets lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat
  • Just before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar

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Three jam filled cookies next to a plate of cookies.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

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A pile of cookies filled with raspberry jam.

Raspberry Bow Tie Cookies

Kathy
Holiday cookies with raspberry jam.
4.91 from 118 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Refrigerate 1 hour hr
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Cookie
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 181 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Stand Mixer
  • Cookie Sheet
  • Cooling Rack
  • Pizza Cutter
  • Rolling Pin
  • Parchment paper
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Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 8 oz butter (1 cup) (softened, I use salted butter)
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 ½ cups flour
  • ½ cup raspberry jam
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 Tablespoon water
  • powdered sugar for dusting cookies

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, mix cream cheese and butter together.
    8 oz cream cheese, 8 oz butter (1 cup)
  • Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla.
    ¾ cup powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • Mix in flour. Beat until all flour is incorporated into dough.
    2 ½ cups flour
  • Divide dough in half. Wrap each half in plastic wrap, flattening into a 4 inch disc.
  • Refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
  • When ready to bake, work with one disc of dough at a time.
  • Place on a lightly floured surface and roll into a rectangular shape until dough is approx. ⅛" thick.
  • Trim edges and cut into 2 inch squares.
  • Place ½ teaspoon of jam on each square.
    ½ cup raspberry jam
  • Mix egg white together with water. 
    1 egg white, 1 Tablespoon water
  • Fold two corners together over your index finger.  Place a dab of egg white mixture between overlapping corners of cookies. Press firmly together so the dough is fused.  
  • Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Press folded sides down slightly so they are not rounded.  This will help prevent cookies from coming apart while baking. 
  • Bake for 10  minutes in a preheated 400 degree oven.
  • Cool on a baking rack.  Sprinkle with powdered sugar when completely cooled.
    powdered sugar for dusting cookies

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Notes

  • Be certain to allow dough to fully chill before rolling out
  • Place just a small amount of jam in the center of each cookie
  • Use cookie sheets lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat
  • Just before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar
 
For step by step photos, please see information in post above this recipe card.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 34mgSugar: 7gVitamin A: 365IUVitamin C: 0.7mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.7mg
Keyword Bow tie cookies, Christmas cookies, cookies with jam, Holiday cookies, Raspberry cookies, Raspberry jam cookies
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Comments

  1. Lynette says

    November 27, 2023 at 10:17 am

    I wonder if pumpkin pie filling would be good in these?

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      November 27, 2023 at 12:38 pm

      Hi Lynette,
      I have only used raspberry and apricot jam.
      Kathy

      Reply
  2. Michelle says

    November 20, 2023 at 2:07 pm

    Has anyone froze these?

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      November 21, 2023 at 4:46 am

      Hi Michelle,
      You can freeze these cookies. Freeze in a single layer in a freezer safe bag or container. Allow cookies to thaw at room temperature.
      Kathy

      Reply
  3. Sue Collins says

    November 19, 2023 at 8:31 am

    5 stars
    I cut toothpicks in half and use to hold the cookie together for baking and remove before the cookies cools. Works perfectly! Love the recipe! My husband and I do them together.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      November 19, 2023 at 8:44 am

      Hi Sue,
      Thanks so much! And thanks for sharing your tip!
      Kathy 🙂

      Reply
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