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Flat lay of lemon raspberry cookie ingredients including flour, butter, eggs, raspberries, lemon zest, and sugar on a white surface.

Lemon Raspberry Cookies – A Sweet & Tangy Treat You’ll Bake Again and Again

Bright, zesty, and perfectly sweet, these Lemon Raspberry Cookies are the ultimate fruity dessert. With fresh raspberries, lemon zest, and a buttery dough, they’re soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for summer gatherings, afternoon treats, or holiday dessert trays.

  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

  • ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Mix-ins:

  • 1 cup fresh raspberries (pat dry)

  • ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional, for added sweetness)

Instructions

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients – In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

  2. Cream Butter & Sugar – Beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

  3. Add Egg & Flavor – Mix in egg, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.

  4. Combine Mixtures – Slowly fold dry ingredients into wet until a smooth dough forms.

  5. Add Mix-ins – Gently fold in raspberries and white chocolate chips. Be careful not to crush the berries.

  6. Chill the Dough – Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This helps cookies keep their shape.

  7. Preheat Oven – Heat to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

  8. Scoop & Shape – Roll about 2 tablespoons of dough into balls. Place on sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.

  9. Bake – Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers remain soft.

  10. Cool & Serve – Let cookies rest 5 minutes on the sheet before moving to a cooling rack. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Pat raspberries dry before adding to avoid soggy cookies.

  • For a stronger lemon flavor, increase zest to 2 tablespoons.

  • Add a drizzle of lemon glaze (powdered sugar + lemon juice) for a bakery-style finish.

  • Freeze dough balls for up to 2 months—bake straight from frozen, adding 2 minutes.

  • Author: SOFIA
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Snack
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian