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Raspberry Lemonade Cookies

Delicious Raspberry Lemonade Cookies for Summer Bliss

Delight in these Raspberry Lemonade Cookies, a perfect blend of tangy lemon and sweet raspberry flavors, ideal for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can be swapped with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder freshness is key
  • pinch salt enhances sweetness
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened; consider margarine for dairy-free
  • 1 cup granulated sugar brown sugar can add caramel flavor
  • 1 egg can be replaced with flaxseed meal for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice freshly squeezed preferred
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries thawed frozen raspberries can be used
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest for extra citrus flavor
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips adds creamy sweetness
  • glaze simple lemon glaze can enhance sweetness

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together.
  3. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy; about 2 minutes.
  4. Add egg and lemon juice to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in the raspberries gently to avoid breaking them.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  8. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Using room temperature butter and freshly squeezed lemon juice enriches the flavor. Avoid overmixing to maintain softness.

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