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Lemon Raspberry Cookies

Soft, chewy, and bursting with citrus and berry flavor, these stunning cookies feature beautiful raspberry swirls and are finished with a touch of flaky sea salt.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 215

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 3/4 cups All-purpose flour Spoon and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients & Mix-ins
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light brown sugar Packed
  • 2 large Lemons Zested (reserve extra for garnish)
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup Frozen raspberries Keep frozen until folding
  • 1 pinch Flaky sea salt For sprinkling on top

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Large Baking Sheets
  • Cookie scoop
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar and lemon zest. Rub them together with your fingers until fragrant and the sugar turns slightly yellow.
  2. Add the softened butter and brown sugar to the infused sugar. Cream together on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and lemon juice, mixing until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Toss the frozen raspberries with 1 teaspoon of flour. Gently and quickly fold the frozen raspberries into the dough using a rubber spatula.
  6. Cover the bowl tightly and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Scoop 2 to 3-tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 11-13 minutes until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
  10. Immediately sprinkle the hot cookies with flaky sea salt and extra lemon zest. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Chilling the dough is mandatory to prevent the cookies from spreading too thin in the oven.