Lemon Raspberry Cookies: The Best Sweet Treat for Home Bakers
Delicious and easy to make, these lemon raspberry cookies are perfect for any home baker looking to sweeten their day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in lemon zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
- Fold in raspberries gently.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon extract.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg