Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup fresh or freeze-dried raspberries (gently crushed)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cornstarch.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Gently fold in the crushed raspberries and white chocolate chips, if using. Be careful not to overmix so the raspberries stay intact.
- Scoop the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- If using frozen raspberries, do not thaw them before adding to the dough.
- For firmer cookies, you can use freeze-dried raspberries instead of fresh ones, or reduce the fresh raspberries slightly to avoid excess moisture.
- If you want a more zingy flavor, glaze the cookies with a simple lemon icing.
- If you’re out of white chocolate chips, substitute dark chocolate or skip them entirely for a more tart-forward flavor.
- The lemon zest is crucial for adding a deep lemon flavor that juice alone can’t provide.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
