Lemon Raspberry Cookies
Lemon Raspberry Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, from 1-2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh raspberries, gently folded in
For the Lemon Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Beat in the large egg, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Gently fold in the fresh raspberries using a rubber spatula. Be careful not to crush them too much.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
⏱️ 30 min
- 7
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. You should get about 18-24 cookies.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. The cookies will still look soft in the middle.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375
- 10
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 10 min
- 11
While the cookies are cooling, prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice until smooth. Add more lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, if a thinner consistency is desired.
⏱️ 3 min
- 12
Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the lemon glaze over them. Let the glaze set before serving.
⏱️ 5 min
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Lemon Raspberry Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, from 1-2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh raspberries, gently folded in
For the Lemon Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Beat in the large egg, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Gently fold in the fresh raspberries using a rubber spatula. Be careful not to crush them too much.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
⏱️ 30 min - 7
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. You should get about 18-24 cookies.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. The cookies will still look soft in the middle.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375 - 10
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
⏱️ 10 min - 11
While the cookies are cooling, prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice until smooth. Add more lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, if a thinner consistency is desired.
⏱️ 3 min - 12
Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the lemon glaze over them. Let the glaze set before serving.
⏱️ 5 min