Raspberry Lemonade Cookies: Easy and Refreshingly Sweet Treats
These Raspberry Lemonade Cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy, offering a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup freeze-dried raspberries
- ½ cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla, lemon extract, and lemon juice.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the freeze-dried raspberries.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add lemon zest to the batter.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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