Best Crispy Raspberry Lemon Cookies
Crispy Raspberry Lemon Cookies are the perfect blend of sweet and tangy. After making these dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping them crispy: chilling the dough. Plus, they’re a hit at every holiday gathering. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders and Bang Bang Chicken Skewers.
Why This Best Crispy Raspberry Lemon Cookies Is Pure Comfort
- Perfectly crispy exterior with a soft, chewy center
- Bursting with fresh raspberry and zesty lemon flavors
- Easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes
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
- Lemon zest
- Lemon juice
- Raspberries
- Powdered sugar
- Lemon zest
- Lemon juice
- Vanilla extract
- Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Raspberries: Fresh or frozen both work. If using frozen, do not thaw.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- KitchenAid Stand Mixer — Ensures even mixing and prevents overmixing → See on Amazon
- Silicone Baking Mats — Prevents cookies from sticking and browning too quickly → See on Amazon
How to Make Best Crispy Raspberry Lemon Cookies
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Step 3: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Step 4: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in raspberries.
- Step 5: Chill dough for 15 minutes in the refrigerator. Using a small cookie scoop, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Step 6: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 7: Dust 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.
- : For a lemony glaze, mix powdered sugar with a bit of lemon juice and drizzle over cooled cookies.
- : Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
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 chilled for up to 24 hours.
Freezing Best Crispy Raspberry Lemon Cookies
Not recommended for cookies with fresh fruit.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a fun twist, try adding a handful of white chocolate chips to the dough.
- Best substitution: For a different flavor, substitute the raspberries with blueberries or dried cranberries.
- Make-ahead: Dough can be made ahead and chilled for up to 24 hours.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved easily.
- Troubleshooting: If cookies are browning too quickly, reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
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Best Crispy Raspberry Lemon Cookies
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Egg
- Lemon zest
- Lemon juice
- Raspberries
- Powdered sugar
Seasonings
- Lemon zest
- Lemon juice
- Vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Step 3: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Step 4: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in raspberries.
- Step 5: Chill dough for 15 minutes in the refrigerator. Using a small cookie scoop, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Step 6: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 7: Dust cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a fun twist, try adding a handful of white chocolate chips to the dough.
- Best substitution: For a different flavor, substitute the raspberries with blueberries or dried cranberries.
- Make-ahead: Dough can be made ahead and chilled for up to 24 hours.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved easily.
- Troubleshooting: If cookies are browning too quickly, reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
Storage
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended for cookies with fresh fruit.
- Make ahead: Dough can be made ahead and chilled for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 1g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbs: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sat. Fat: 3.5g
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 chilled for up to 24 hours.
Overmixing the dough can lead to dry cookies. Mix just until combined.
While you can freeze the dough, the texture of the baked cookies may not be as crispy.
No, air fryers are not suitable for baking cookies.
Store 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!
