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Lemon Raspberry Cookies

Lemon Raspberry Cookies That Will Brighten Your Day

Lemon Raspberry Cookies are a quick and delicious treat that combines tangy lemon zest with sweet raspberries.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest finely grated
  • 1 cup Fresh raspberries
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar mix with water or lemon juice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • Cookie Scoop
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Raspberry Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the room temperature butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then fold in the lemon zest.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
  5. Gently fold in the fresh raspberries.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the lined baking sheet, keeping space between each.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with water or lemon juice until smooth.
  10. Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies and let set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow cookies to cool completely before glazing to ensure the glaze stays intact. Use fresh raspberries for the best flavor and texture.

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