Lemon Raspberry Cookies Recipe
These Lemon Raspberry Cookies are a delightful combination of tangy lemon zest, juicy raspberries, and sweet cookie dough. The perfect balance of flavors in each bite!
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dough:
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large lemon, zested
- 1/2 cup (113.5 g) butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup (55 g) brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (about half a lemon)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 cups (175 g) all-purpose flour
Additions:
- 3/4 cup (75 g) frozen raspberries, chopped small
- Flaked salt for sprinkling
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Zest Lemon: In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar and lemon zest, rubbing them together to release the fragrance.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Add butter and brown sugar to the bowl, then beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg yolk, vanilla, and lemon juice.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add salt, baking powder, baking soda, and flour to the mixture, being careful not to overmix.
- Incorporate Raspberries: Gently fold in the chopped frozen raspberries to the dough.
- Form Dough Balls: Scoop the dough into balls using a 3 tablespoon cookie scoop and place them on the baking sheets. Sprinkle with flaked salt.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden brown around the edges. Allow them to cool slightly on the baking sheets.
Notes
- For best results, use frozen raspberries to prevent them from breaking down too much during mixing.
- Ensure the raspberries are chopped small for even distribution in the cookies.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to prevent toughness in the cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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