Soft Lemon Raspberry Cookies
Bright, buttery, and bursting with tangy citrus and juicy raspberries, these cookies are the perfect springtime treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh raspberries, washed and patted dry
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy—about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Beat well until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Don’t overmix; the dough should be soft but not sticky.
- Gently fold in the raspberries, being careful not to crush them too much. (If using frozen raspberries, add them straight from the freezer.)
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underdone, but they’ll set as they cool.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Notes
[‘Don’t skip the lemon zest—it’s essential for the citrus flavor.’, ‘Handle raspberries gently to avoid crushing them.’, ‘Chill the dough for 10-15 minutes if it feels sticky.’, ‘Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.’, ‘If cookies spread too much, add an extra tablespoon of flour to the dough.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Protein: 2
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