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Lemon Raspberry Cookies

Lemon Raspberry Cookies: Soft-Baked Bliss You’ll Crave

Lemon Raspberry Cookies are a delightful combination of zesty lemon and sweet raspberries, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Zest approx. 2 lemons
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour precise measurement for thickness
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch
  • 0.5 tsp Baking Soda
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
For the Fruity Swirls
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Raspberries finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp Raspberry Jam seedless preferred
For Finishing Touches
  • Powdered Sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Raspberry Cookies
  1. Cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar for about 3 minutes until pale and fluffy. Add the room temperature egg and lemon zest, mixing until combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a thick dough forms.
  3. Gently fold in the finely chopped fresh raspberries into the dough with a spatula.
  4. Spoon dollops of raspberry jam onto the cookie dough and swirl it through the dough gently.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  6. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar and lemon zest before serving.

Nutrition

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

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture.

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