Lemon Raspberry Cookies Recipe
Delicious and tangy Lemon Raspberry Cookies with a hint of salt for the perfect balance of flavors. These cookies are easy to make and bursting with zesty lemon and juicy raspberries.
- 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
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups (175 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) baking soda
Wet Ingredients:
- 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
Add-ins:
- 3/4 cup (75 g) frozen raspberries, chopped small
- Flaked salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Lemon Zest and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar and lemon zest, rubbing the zest with fingers to release fragrance.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Add butter and brown sugar to the bowl, then mix on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg yolk, vanilla, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Slowly add salt, baking powder, baking soda, and flour, being careful not to over mix.
- Add Raspberries: Gently fold in chopped frozen raspberries to the dough.
- Form Dough Balls: Scoop the dough into balls and place on the baking sheets. Sprinkle with flaked salt.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden brown. Let the cookies cool slightly on the pan.
Notes
- For best results, do not overmix the dough to prevent the raspberry juice from bleeding through.
- You can adjust the amount of lemon zest and raspberries to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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