Best Crispy Raspberry Lemon Cookies
Crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, these Raspberry Lemon Cookies are the best way to satisfy your sweet tooth. After making these many times, I’ve discovered the trick to getting them perfectly crispy every time. The fresh, zesty lemon flavor in these cookies is irresistible. Try them with my Easy Spiced Peach Bread for a perfect summer dessert spread. Jump to Recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Spiced Peach Bread and Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Pork Chops Recipe Easy Family Dinner Idea.
Why This Best Crispy Raspberry Lemon Cookies Is Pure Comfort
- Perfectly crispy on the outside
- Soft and chewy on the inside
- Fresh, zesty lemon flavor
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
What You'll Need for Best Crispy Raspberry Lemon Cookies
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Egg
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Lemon zest
- Lemon juice
- Vanilla extract
- Optional: Powdered sugar (for dusting)
đź“ť Ingredient Notes
- Raspberries: Fresh or frozen work equally well. If using frozen, do not thaw.
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How to Make Best Crispy Raspberry Lemon Cookies
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Step 3: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in the raspberries.
- Step 5: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Step 6: Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 7: Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Best Crispy Raspberry Lemon Cookies
- Common mistake and fix: Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough cookies. Mix just until combined.
- Pro tip: For a prettier presentation, press a few raspberries into the top of each cookie dough ball before baking.
- Pro tip: Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Pro tip: For a more intense lemon flavor, add a few drops of lemon extract to the dough.
Storing & Reheating Best Crispy Raspberry Lemon Cookies
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Freezing Best Crispy Raspberry Lemon Cookies
Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 5-7 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Best substitution: Substitute the raspberries with an equal amount of blueberries or chopped strawberries.
- Make-ahead: Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved as needed.
- Troubleshooting: If your cookies are spreading too much, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
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Best Crispy Raspberry Lemon Cookies
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Egg
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Seasonings
- Lemon zest
- Lemon juice
- Vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Step 3: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in the raspberries.
- Step 5: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Step 6: Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 7: Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Best substitution: Substitute the raspberries with an equal amount of blueberries or chopped strawberries.
- Make-ahead: Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved as needed.
- Troubleshooting: If your cookies are spreading too much, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
Storage
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 5-7 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
- Make ahead: Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 1g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sat. Fat: 3g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Best Crispy Raspberry Lemon Cookies FAQs
Yes, the dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Baked cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Overbaking is the most common reason for dry cookies. Keep an eye on them and remove them from the oven when the edges are lightly golden.
Yes, frozen raspberries work just as well as fresh. There's no need to thaw them first.
Yes, bake the cookies at 325°F (165°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Best Crispy Raspberry Lemon Cookies and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
