Lemon Raspberry Cookies
Lemon Raspberry Cookies are the epitome of a delightful treat, combining zesty lemon and sweet-tart raspberries in a chewy cookie that’s ready in just 30 minutes. These vibrant cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering, enjoying an afternoon snack, or craving a quick dessert. With their refreshing flavor and soft texture, they’re sure to impress cookie lovers of all ages. Additionally, this recipe offers flexibility with ingredient substitutions to cater to your dietary preferences. Get ready to indulge in these scrumptious bites that bring sunshine to your day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (or white sugar)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 cup frozen raspberries (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon flaked salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and butter until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg yolk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped frozen raspberries.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Sprinkle each cookie with flaked salt before baking.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg