Description
These Lemon Raspberry Cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tart! With a soft and chewy lemon base, complemented by the burst of fresh raspberries, they create a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large lemon, zested
- ½ cup (113.5 g) butter, room temperature
- ¼ cup (55 g) brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (about half a lemon)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1¼ cups (175 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (75 g) frozen raspberries, chopped small
- Flaked salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Sugar and Lemon Zest: In a large bowl, rub together granulated sugar and lemon zest with your fingers until fragrant, releasing the citrus oils.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Add the butter and brown sugar to the mixture, and beat on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes, until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg yolk, vanilla, and lemon juice until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Slowly add in salt, baking powder, baking soda, and flour, mixing gently to avoid over-mixing. Stop once you still have some flour remnants in the bowl.
- Add Raspberries: Gently fold in the chopped frozen raspberries. Be careful not to overwork the dough to prevent the juice from bleeding into it.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop dough into large balls, about 3 tablespoons of dough per cookie. Place five dough balls on each baking sheet and sprinkle with flaked salt.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely before enjoying.
Notes
- Ensure the raspberries are chopped into small pieces to avoid them bleeding too much into the dough.
- The cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Baking, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
