Lemon Raspberry Cookies: Easy, Chewy Delights for Everyone
These Lemon Raspberry Cookies are the perfect combination of tart and sweet, making them an irresistible treat for cookie lovers!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries, gently mashed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the lemon zest and mashed raspberries.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon extract.
- These cookies are great served with a glass of iced tea.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 19 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 mg