Description
Treat yourself to the delightful flavors of Lemon Raspberry Cookies, a perfect blend of zesty lemon and tart raspberries that will tantalize your taste buds. These cookies are soft, chewy, and incredibly easy to make, making them an ideal choice for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a sweet snack. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of cookies that not only look beautiful but also deliver a refreshing burst of flavor in every bite. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible recipe!
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
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar and lemon zest, rubbing them together to release oils.
- Add room temperature butter and brown sugar; cream until light and fluffy. Mix in egg yolk, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
- Gradually add salt, baking powder, baking soda, and flour; mix until just combined.
- Fold in chopped raspberries gently.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets with space between each cookie and sprinkle with flaked salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges. Allow cooling on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg