Description
These Lemon Raspberry Cookies combine buttery dough with fresh lemon zest and sweet raspberry pieces, creating a bright, tangy‑sweet cookie perfect for any occasion. The simple recipe requires just pantry staples—unsalted butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, fresh raspberries, powdered sugar and lemon juice—making it quick and easy. After baking, a light lemon‑powdered‑sugar glaze adds a glossy finish that enhances the flavor and visual appeal, ideal for brunch, tea time, or snack!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 cups all‑purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and lemon zest, mix well.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to wet mixture.
- Fold in fresh raspberries.
- Drop spoonfuls onto parchment‑lined baking sheet.
- Bake 12‑15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool, then drizzle glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
Notes
- For best texture
- chill dough for 15 minutes before baking. Use room‑temperature butter for easier creaming. Pat frozen raspberries dry if using frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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