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Easy Lemon Raspberry Cookies (Soft & Chewy Spring Treats!)

Buttery soft cookies bursting with fresh raspberries and bright lemon flavor—ready in just 20–24 minutes and perfect for Easter, spring parties, and bake sales!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookie, Dessert, Spring Treats
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest (about 1 large lemon)
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1.25 cups frozen raspberries (do not thaw)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (optional glaze)
  • 3–4 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional glaze)
  • 1 tsp lemon zest (optional glaze)

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • electric mixer (hand or stand)
  • two large baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • cookie scoop (1 tbsp)
  • microplane zester
  • wire cooling rack

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes with an electric mixer.
  • Mix in egg, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest until fully combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Gently fold frozen raspberries into the dough with a spoon or spatula; some breaking is expected.
  • Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the sheets, 2 inches apart. Bake 12–14 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
  • Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Keep raspberries frozen until folding into dough to prevent bleeding and maintain texture. Use a cookie scoop for consistent size. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months. For gluten-free, substitute with a 1:1 GF flour blend.
Optional glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.
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