Description
These Lemon Raspberry Cookies combine fresh lemon zest and juice with sweet-tart raspberries for a bright, chewy cookie perfect for spring and summer.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Mix-ins:
- 1½ cups fresh raspberries, gently patted dry
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3–4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch.
3. Cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (3–4 minutes).
4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
6. Gently fold in raspberries and optional white chocolate chips.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly underbaked.
9. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
10. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added, this keeps the cookies tender.
- Pat fresh raspberries dry to prevent sogginess; do not thaw frozen berries.
- Use fresh lemon zest for maximum citrus flavor.
- Glaze the cookies only after they are fully cooled.
- These cookies store well at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: lemon raspberry cookies, fruit cookies, spring dessert, easy cookie recipe