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Lemon Raspberry Cookies

Lemon Raspberry Cookies That Brighten Your Day

Delightful Lemon Raspberry Cookies are a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness, ideal for any spring or summer gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be swapped for gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Finely grated
For the Raspberries
  • 1 cup Fresh Raspberries Frozen works too
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and lemon zest, mixing well until fully combined.
  4. Whisk together flour and baking powder in a separate bowl, then gradually add to wet ingredients.
  5. Gently fold in the fresh raspberries.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring.
  8. Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice for glaze until smooth.
  9. Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of raspberry extract to the dough. Ensure proper mixing techniques to maintain the cookie's texture.

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