Description
Lemon Raspberry Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with bright citrus zest and juicy berry flavor. A quick and easy treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
Zest of 1 large lemon
1/2 cup (113.5 g) butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup (55 g) brown sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 tbsp lemon juice (about half a lemon)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 1/4 cups (175 g) all-purpose flour
3/4 cup (75 g) frozen raspberries, chopped
Flaked salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350 F (175 C) and prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, rub together the granulated sugar and lemon zest to release the citrus oils and enhance the flavor.
- Add the butter and brown sugar, then beat the mixture on medium-high speed for 3 to 4 minutes until it becomes light and airy.
- Mix in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and fresh lemon juice until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the salt, baking powder, baking soda, and flour. Mix just until everything is combined to keep the dough tender.
- Chop the frozen raspberries into small pieces and gently fold them into the dough, being careful not to overmix.
- Scoop the dough using a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop and place five balls per sheet. Sprinkle with flaked salt.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown. Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet to finish baking internally before transferring them to a rack.
Notes
Keep raspberries frozen until ready to use to prevent the dough from turning purple. For best results, use a kitchen scale to measure flour. Cookies can be stored for 3 days at room temperature or a week refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 233
- Sugar: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Protein: 2 g