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Soft lemon raspberry cookies with a zesty lemon glaze and fresh raspberries

Soft Lemon Raspberry Cookies

These soft lemon raspberry cookies offer a delightful balance of tartness and sweetness, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough

  • 2.5 cups all purpose flour provides structure
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder helps cookies rise
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened adds moisture and richness
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar sweetens the cookies
  • 2 large eggs binds ingredients together
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice adds acidity and brightness
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest enhances lemon flavor
  • 0.67 cups fresh raspberries, roughly chopped contributes tartness and texture

For the lemon sugar

  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

For the raspberry glaze

  • 1 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons raspberry puree
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk or water to achieve desired consistency

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Begin by whisking together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time into the creamed butter and sugar mixture.
  • Mix in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest until uniform.
  • Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  • Carefully fold in the roughly chopped raspberries.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • Prepare the lemon sugar by mixing together ¼ cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon lemon zest.

Baking

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Once the dough has chilled, scoop out portions and roll them into balls.
  • Roll each dough ball in the lemon sugar mixture until well coated.
  • Place the sugar-coated balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
  • Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for about five minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  • Prepare the raspberry glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and raspberry puree. Add milk or water to achieve desired consistency.
  • Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the raspberry glaze over them and allow to set before serving.

Notes

Use fresh raspberries for best flavor and chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading.
Keyword Lemon Cookies, Raspberry Cookies, Soft Cookies