Description
These Lemon Raspberry Cookies offer a perfect balance of tangy lemon zest and sweet raspberries, topped with a luscious raspberry glaze. Ideal for any occasion, these soft, flavorful cookies combine fresh ingredients and a delightful glaze for a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients & Dough
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup raspberries, finely chopped
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons raspberry puree
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt ensuring they are well combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This step is crucial for a tender texture.
- Add Egg and Lemon: Beat in the egg, lemon juice, and finely grated lemon zest to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing well to combine all flavors.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender. Fold in the finely chopped raspberries gently to distribute them evenly.
- Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading while baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges start to turn lightly golden, signaling they are cooked through but still soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, raspberry puree, and lemon juice in a bowl until the glaze is smooth and free of lumps.
- Glaze Cookies: Drizzle the raspberry glaze over the cooled cookies evenly, then sprinkle with extra lemon zest for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Set Glaze: Let the glaze set before serving to ensure it adheres nicely and doesn’t melt away.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier and better creaming with the sugar.
- For a more intense raspberry flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of raspberry extract to the cookie dough.
- Use finely grated lemon zest to evenly distribute the lemon flavor throughout the dough.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before applying the glaze to prevent it from melting into the cookies.
