Description
Lemon Raspberry Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly balances zesty lemon and sweet raspberries. With a crunchy exterior and a soft, chewy center, these cookies are a burst of flavor in every bite. Ideal for picnics or cozy afternoons, they’re simple to make and sure to impress family and friends. Enjoy the warm aroma filling your kitchen as you create memories around this vibrant dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–5 minutes).
- Beat in the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients while stirring gently; do not overmix.
- Fold in raspberries carefully.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg