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Freshly baked lemon raspberry cookies with sugar topping

Lemon Raspberry Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth: A Bright & Flavorful Treat

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Bright, soft lemon raspberry cookies bursting with real fruit and zesty flavor. Perfect for any season.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 18 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temp
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg, vanilla, lemon juice, and zest; mix until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add dry mix to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  • Gently fold in raspberries and white chocolate chips.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
  • Scoop dough balls onto a lined baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  • Let cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use frozen raspberries straight from the freezer to reduce bleeding.
  • Add a lemon glaze or cream cheese frosting for a delicious twist.
  • Don’t overbake—cookies will continue setting on the tray.
  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian