Flavorful Lemon Raspberry Cookies
Bright and zesty lemon raspberry cookies with a perfect balance of tangy and sweet, crisp edges, and tender centers. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (315 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- Zest of 2 medium lemons
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125 grams) fresh raspberries, whole or halved
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and powdered sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and pale, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh raspberries with a spatula, being careful not to crush them.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set but still soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Use a microplane for fine lemon zest without bitter pith. Be gentle folding in raspberries to avoid crushing. Chill dough for 15 minutes before baking to prevent spreading. Sprinkle coarse or lemon sugar on top before baking for a crunchy finish. Frozen raspberries can be used if thawed and drained well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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