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Lemon Raspberry Cookies

Soft Lemon Raspberry Cookies That Will Brighten Your Day

Bright and chewy Lemon Raspberry Cookies are a perfect spring treat, ideal for sharing and satisfying cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 9 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Lemon (zested)
  • 1/2 cup Butter (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar coconut sugar can be a substitute
  • 1 large Egg Yolk omit the egg white
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla pure
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour can swap with gluten-free flour
For the Berries
  • 1 cup Frozen Raspberries (chopped)
For Topping
  • 1/2 teaspoon Flaked Salt

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Combine granulated sugar with lemon zest in a large mixing bowl, rubbing the zest into the sugar.
  3. Add butter and brown sugar, then beat on medium-high speed for 3 to 4 minutes until fluffy.
  4. Mix in the egg yolk, vanilla, and lemon juice until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually sift in salt, baking powder, baking soda, and flour, folding gently to combine.
  6. Fold in the chopped frozen raspberries carefully.
  7. Scoop 5 dough balls onto each baking sheet, leaving space between them, and sprinkle with flaked salt.
  8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; let cool before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh lemon zest and juice for best flavor. Avoid overmixing and chill raspberries before use.

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