Description
Sweet, buttery lemon raspberry cookies blend zesty citrus with berry tang. Delicate crumbles and crisp edges invite home bakers to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (170 g / 6 oz) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g / 7 oz) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon zest
- 2 cups (480 ml / 16 fl oz) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (75 g / 2.6 oz) raspberries, finely chopped
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) baking powder
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) salt
- 1 cup (120 g / 4.2 oz) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) raspberry puree
- 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Creaming: Using an electric mixer, blend butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Wet Mixture: Add egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the butter mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Dough Formation: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, creating a soft cookie dough. Carefully fold in raspberries, ensuring even distribution without crushing the fruit.
- Portioning and Baking: Drop rounded dough portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges turn lightly golden.
- Cooling and Glazing: Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Whisk powdered sugar with raspberry puree and lemon juice to create a smooth glaze.
- Finishing Touches: Once cookies are completely cooled, drizzle with glaze and sprinkle additional lemon zest on top. Allow glaze to set for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Handle Raspberries Gently: Fold raspberries delicately into the dough to prevent crushing and maintain their vibrant color and fresh texture.
- Zest Matters: Use fresh lemon zest for maximum citrusy flavor, avoiding dried or pre-packaged zest that lacks intense aromatics.
- Space Cookies Wisely: Leave adequate room between cookie portions to prevent spreading and merging during baking, ensuring individual round shapes.
- Glaze Consistency Is Key: Adjust powdered sugar and liquid ratios to create a smooth, drizzleable glaze that sets perfectly without being too thick or runny.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 22
- Calories: 201
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 64 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg