Description
These Lemon Raspberry Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly balances the tartness of fresh raspberries with the zesty flavor of lemon. Soft and chewy, with a burst of fruity freshness in every bite, these cookies are sure to become a favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup fresh raspberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix the batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add raspberries and chocolate: Gently fold in the raspberries and white chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets and bake for 12 to 14 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Handle the dough gently to avoid crushing the raspberries too much.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add a few drops of lemon extract.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
