Description
Delightful cookies with zesty lemon and fresh raspberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well between each addition, and then stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the raspberries gently, ensuring not to break them too much.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating a pinch of lemon extract. These cookies freeze well for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cookies, lemon, raspberry, dessert, baking