Lemon Raspberry Cookies (Printable)

Bright, zesty cookies with fresh lemon and juicy raspberry bursts. An easy, refreshing treat ready in 32 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 teaspoons lemon zest (from 1-2 lemons)
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

11 - 1 cup fresh raspberries (or frozen, unthawed)
12 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until thoroughly combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in the raspberries and white chocolate chips, taking care not to crush the berries.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between zesty lemon and sweet bursts of raspberry creates an addictive flavor profile
  • These cookies strike that perfect balance between sophisticated and comfortingly simple
  • They freeze beautifully and actually taste better after resting overnight
02 -
  • Frozen raspberries are actually better than fresh for minimizing that red bleed into your dough
  • These cookies continue baking on the hot sheet, so pulling them out when slightly underdone yields softer results
  • Lemon flavor intensifies overnight, making these an excellent make-ahead option for entertaining
03 -
  • Zest your lemons before juicing them, it's much easier to handle the fruit while it's still firm
  • If dough feels too sticky, chill for 15 minutes before scooping to prevent spreading too thin
  • These cookies freeze beautifully as dough balls, ready to bake fresh whenever cravings strike

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