Raspberry Lemon Cookies
Raspberry Lemon Cookies are buttery, citrusy, sweet, and slightly tart, they’re the perfect way to treat yourself after a long day.
Servings 20 Cookies
Calories 228kcal
Equipment
- medium bowl
- Electric mixer
- Cookie scoop
- cooking sheets
- small bowl
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¼ cup cream cheese softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup crushed freeze-dried raspberries
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 ½ tablespoons milk If needed to thin
- Optional: 1-2 Tablespoon finely crushed freeze-dried raspberries to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Using a stand or hand mixer, beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar on medium until light and fluffy.
- Lower mixer speed and add egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix until just combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing on low until just incorporated.
- Gently fold in the crushed freeze-dried raspberries.
- Use a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop to portion dough onto prepared sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on wire racks.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk if using.
- Dip the cookies or spread over fully cooled cookies.
- Sprinkle crushed raspberries over the frosting before it sets.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep the cookies fresh longer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Cookie | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 2mg