Description
Discover the joy of baking with these delightful Raspberry Lemon Cookies! Combining the vibrant tang of fresh lemon and the sweet-tart burst of raspberries, these cookies are a celebration in every bite. Their soft and chewy texture makes them irresistible, and they are perfect for sharing with friends and family or enjoying as a sweet treat during your afternoon break. With a simple recipe that requires minimal ingredients, you can easily whip up a batch that evokes memories of sunny picnics and warm gatherings. Get ready to indulge in these flavorful gems that are bound to become a staple in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup frozen raspberries, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract, egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together salt, baking powder, baking soda, and flour; gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the frozen raspberries.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes until edges are golden; cool on sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <0.5g
- Protein: <2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg