Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Lemon Raspberry Cookies, a perfect fusion of zesty lemon and sweet-tart raspberries. These cookies offer a soft, chewy texture that melts in your mouth, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion—from afternoon snacks to dinner parties. With their refreshing flavors and vibrant colors, these cookies are not just a delight to eat but also to serve. Easy to prepare and fun to share, they’re sure to impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter (room temperature)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup frozen raspberries (chopped)
- Flaked salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar and lemon zest; rub together to release oils.
- Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk, vanilla, and lemon juice; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients (salt, baking powder, baking soda, flour) until just combined.
- Fold in chopped raspberries gently.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, spacing evenly; sprinkle with flaked salt.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg