Lemon Raspberry Cookies (Printable Version)

Buttery lemon cookies dotted with juicy fresh raspberries, offering a bright and refreshing sweet treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

11 - 1 cup fresh raspberries, halved if large
12 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
13 - 2 tablespoons coarse sugar for sprinkling

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
04 - Mix in egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
06 - Gently fold in raspberries and white chocolate chips, being careful not to crush the berries.
07 - Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
09 - Bake for 11–13 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
10 - Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Tips from hearthlykitchen:

01 -
  • The raspberries create these beautiful jammy pockets as they bake, making every bite slightly different from the last
  • They strike that perfect balance between tart and sweet that feels refreshing instead of cloying
02 -
  • Overmixed dough makes tough cookies, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • Warm cookies are fragile, so resist the urge to move them too soon
03 -
  • Chill the dough for 15 minutes if your kitchen is warm to prevent excessive spreading
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform size so everything bakes evenly

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