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Lemon Raspberry Cookies

Lemon Raspberry Cookies: Summer's Sweetest Homemade Treat

Lemon Raspberry Cookies deliver a burst of flavor with zesty lemons and sweet raspberries, perfect for summer.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter or vegan butter
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest fresh zest preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice use fresh for best flavor
  • 2 large Large Eggs or 2 flaxseed eggs
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Fresh or Freeze-Dried Raspberries dust fresh raspberries with flour
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips dark chocolate for a twist
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Glaze for a light finish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven

Method
 

Making the Cookies
  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the Butter and Sugar: Beat together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add Eggs and Lemon: Incorporate the large eggs (or flaxseed eggs), lemon zest, and lemon juice into the butter mixture.
  4. Whisk the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently.
  6. Fold in Raspberries: Carefully fold in the raspberries, ensuring even distribution.
  7. Scoop the Dough: Scoop portions of dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between cookies.
  8. Bake the Cookies: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
  9. Cool on Racks: Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Drizzle with lemon glaze for extra sweetness. For chewier cookies, chill the dough before baking.

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