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Easy Lemon Raspberry Cookies – Soft, Chewy, and Bursting with Citrus Flavor

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Soft, chewy lemon raspberry cookies bursting with bright citrus zest and juicy raspberries, perfect for a quick spring or summer treat.

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 9 cookies

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • ½ cup (113 g) butter, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (55 g) brown sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice (about half a lemon)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  •  cups (175 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (75 g) frozen raspberries, chopped
  • Flaked salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Rub granulated sugar and lemon zest together until fragrant.
  3. Cream in butter and brown sugar on medium-high speed for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in egg yolk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  5. Add salt, baking powder, baking soda, and flour gradually, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in chopped frozen raspberries gently.
  7. Scoop dough into 3-tablespoon balls, placing 5 per baking sheet, and sprinkle with flaked salt.
  8. Bake 12–15 minutes until edges turn golden. Cool on the baking sheet.

Notes

  • Using frozen raspberries prevents excessive bleeding into the dough.
  • Add ½ cup white chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
  • Smaller dough scoops yield more cookies; reduce baking time accordingly.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1–2 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian