Ingredients
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1 tablespoon lemon zest
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed and drained)
– ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Creating these delicious Lemon Raspberry Cookies is easy if you follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add Egg and Flavorings: Beat in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in Raspberries: Gently fold in the raspberries, being careful not to crush them.
7. Scoop the Dough: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These simple steps will guide you through the process of creating these incredible Lemon Raspberry Cookies!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 150 kcal per cookie
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 2g