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Lemon Raspberry Cookies

Soft Lemon Raspberry Cookies to Brighten Your Day

These Lemon Raspberry Cookies are a quick, gluten-free delight that bursts with fresh flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Provides sweetness to balance the tartness of the raspberries.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Enhances the lemon flavor; fresh lemon makes a difference.
  • 1/2 cup Butter room temperature; adds richness and moisture.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Introduces moisture and a slight caramel flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Acts as a binding agent.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Infuses brightness and tartness into the cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Complements the lemon flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor and balances sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Leavens the cookies.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps the cookies rise.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Provides structure.
For the Fruity Twist
  • 1 cup Frozen Raspberries chopped; adds fruity flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Flaked Salt for sprinkling; provides contrast to sweetness.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • hand mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Raspberry Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar and lemon zest, rubbing the zest into the sugar.
  3. Add room temperature butter and brown sugar. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
  5. Sift in salt, baking powder, baking soda, and flour. Mix slowly to combine, ensuring not to over-mix.
  6. Gently fold in the frozen, chopped raspberries using a spatula.
  7. Scoop dough into large balls and place five balls per lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with flaked salt.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around the edges and soft in the center. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh lemon and avoid over-mixing.

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