Lemon Raspberry Cookies (Printable)

Bright, zesty cookies with fresh lemon flavor and juicy raspberry bursts perfect for refreshing treats.

# What you'll need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 teaspoons lemon zest
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

11 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
12 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 2–3 minutes.
04 - Add the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until thoroughly incorporated.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in the raspberries and white chocolate chips, taking care not to crush the berries.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
09 - Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The tart berries balance perfectly with sweet buttery dough
  • They stay soft for days unlike most fruit cookies
  • The lemon flavor wakes up your whole palate
02 -
  • Frozen raspberries actually work better than fresh because they hold their shape
  • Overmixing the dough will make your cookies tough so stop as soon as flour disappears
03 -
  • Use frozen raspberries and dont thaw them first to prevent purple dough
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the dough from separating and ensure even baking

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