Lemon Raspberry Cookies: Easy Treats for Every Sweet Tooth
These Lemon Raspberry Cookies are a delightful and easy treat, perfect for satisfying every sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice, then gently fold in the raspberries.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, add more lemon zest.
- Make sure to use fresh raspberries for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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