Lemon Raspberry Cookies – Sweet Tart Chewy Delight Recipe
These Lemon Raspberry Cookies are a delightful combination of sweet and tart flavors with a chewy texture. Featuring fresh lemon zest and juice paired with juicy frozen raspberries, these cookies are perfect for a refreshing treat. They offer a beautiful balance of citrus brightness and berry sweetness, enhanced by a sprinkle of flaked salt for depth. Ideal for snack time or dessert, they’re easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and baked to perfection in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 50-75 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: Approximately 18-20 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large lemon, zested
- ½ cup (113.5 g) butter, room temperature
- ¼ cup (55 g) brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (about half a lemon)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1¼ cups (175 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (75 g) frozen raspberries, chopped
Topping
- Flaked salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Cream together the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium-high speed for 3-5 minutes until pale and fluffy. This step is essential to incorporate air and develop a light texture for your cookies.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg yolk until combined, then add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined. This ensures everything is evenly incorporated without developing gluten.
- Fold in Raspberries: Gently fold in the chopped frozen raspberries using a spatula, distributing them evenly throughout the dough without mashing them to keep their shape and texture.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably 1-2 hours, so it firms up for easier handling and better cookie structure.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Drop rounded balls of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving enough space between them. Sprinkle the tops lightly with flaked salt to enhance the flavors.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still slightly soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which allows them to finish setting perfectly.
Notes
- For best results, use frozen raspberries as fresh ones may bleed more liquid into the dough.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to avoid tough cookies.
- Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and enhances texture.
- Flaked salt on top balances the sweetness and brightens the flavors.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
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