Description
Raspberry Lemonade Butter Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly balances the tartness of fresh raspberries with the zesty brightness of lemon. These cookies have a soft, buttery texture that melts in your mouth, making them an irresistible snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter – 1 cup (226 grams), softened
- Granulated sugar – 1/2 cup (100 grams)
- Powdered sugar – 1/2 cup (60 grams), plus extra for dusting
- Lemon zest – 1 tablespoon (from about 1 large lemon)
- Lemon juice – 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
- All-purpose flour – 2 cups (240 grams)
- Baking powder – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – 1/4 teaspoon
- Fresh raspberries – 1 cup (about 150 grams), gently chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar together on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in the lemon zest and lemon juice until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped fresh raspberries with a spatula.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers appear set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust the tops with additional powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- For longer storage, these cookies can be frozen for up to three months.
- Mix until just combined to avoid tough cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Raspberry, Lemonade, Butter Cookies, Dessert, Summer Treat