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The Ultimate Guide to Lemon Raspberry Cookies


  • Author: ELENE
  • Total Time: 34 minutes
  • Yield: 1820 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, zesty lemon cookies with juicy raspberries and a bright lemon glaze. Perfectly chewy and packed with fresh citrus flavor—ideal for spring and summer baking.


Ingredients

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  • Dry:
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Wet:
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1¼ cups granulated sugar
  • Zest of 3 lemons
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • Add-ins:
  • 1¼ cups frozen raspberries, roughly chopped
  • Optional: 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • Glaze:
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 23 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Mix sugar & zest: In a large bowl, rub lemon zest into sugar until fragrant.
  4. Add wet ingredients: Whisk in melted butter, then egg, egg yolk, lemon juice, and lemon extract.
  5. Combine: Fold in dry ingredients until just combined—don’t overmix.
  6. Swirl in raspberries: Gently fold in frozen raspberries (and white chocolate chips if using).
  7. Scoop and bake: Use a 2-tablespoon scoop and place cookies 3 inches apart. Bake for 12–14 minutes or until golden around the edges.
  8. Cool: Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Glaze (optional): Mix powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice to make a glaze. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

Use frozen raspberries straight from the freezer to avoid excess moisture. Cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg