Lemon Raspberry Cookies: The Best Sweet Treat to Brighten Your Day
A delightful recipe for Lemon Raspberry Cookies that brings a refreshing burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and raspberries gently.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies can be enjoyed warm or cooled.
- For extra lemon flavor, drizzle a lemon glaze on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg