Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Lemon Raspberry Cookies, a perfect blend of zesty lemon and sweet-tart raspberries. These soft and chewy treats are ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a casual family gathering or an elegant tea party. With their vibrant colors and mouthwatering taste, these cookies will surely impress everyone who tries them. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to make, requiring minimal preparation time and simple ingredients that you likely already have at home. Enjoy the refreshing burst of flavor with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large lemon zested
- ½ cup butter (room temperature)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (about half a lemon)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup frozen raspberries, chopped small
- Flaked salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix granulated sugar with lemon zest by rubbing them together to release oils.
- Add room temperature butter and brown sugar; cream together until light and fluffy. Incorporate egg yolk, vanilla, and lemon juice until combined.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients: salt, baking powder, baking soda, and flour until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped frozen raspberries.
- Using a cookie scoop, place dough balls on prepared baking sheets and sprinkle lightly with flaked salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cooling before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg