Lemon Raspberry Cookies

These Lemon Raspberry Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. The base of the cookie is made with lemon zest and juice, giving it a refreshing citrus taste, while the frozen raspberries add bursts of flavor in every bite. With no chilling required, this easy-to-make cookie recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes, making it an ideal treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

• ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  
  

• 1 large lemon, zested
  
  

• ½ cup (113.5g) butter, room temperature
  
  

• ¼ cup (55g) brown sugar
  
  

• 1 large egg yolk
  
  

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (about half a lemon)
  
  

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  

• ½ teaspoon salt
  
  

• ½ teaspoon baking powder
  
  

• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  
  

• 1 ¼ cups (175g) all-purpose flour
  
  

• ¾ cup (75g) frozen raspberries, chopped small
  
  

• Flaked salt for sprinkling
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
   
   

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and lemon zest, and rub the mixture with your fingers to release the fragrance from the zest.
   
   

3. Add the butter and brown sugar to the bowl and mix on medium-high speed for about 3-4 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
   
   

4. Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, and mix until well combined.
   
   

5. Slowly mix in the salt, baking powder, baking soda, and flour. Be careful not to over-mix, stopping when some flour remnants are left around the bowl.
   
   

6. Chop or break up the frozen raspberries into small pieces and gently fold them into the dough, making sure not to over-mix.
   
   

7. Scoop the dough into large balls (about 3 tablespoons each) and place 5 dough balls on each lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with flaked salt.
   
   

8. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are light golden brown.
   
   

9. Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes to finish cooking in the center.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per serving)

• Calories: 233 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 32g
  
  

• Protein: 2g
  
  

• Fat: 11g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 7g
  
  

• Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
  
  

• Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
  
  

• Trans Fat: 0.4g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 48mg
  
  

• Sodium: 267mg
  
  

• Potassium: 50mg
  
  

• Fiber: 1g
  
  

• Sugar: 18g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 346 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 3mg
  
  

• Calcium: 29mg
  
  

• Iron: 1mg