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A stack of soft Raspberry Lemonade Cookies drizzled with white lemon glaze on a wire rack
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Raspberry Lemonade Cookies

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 165kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large eg g
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/2 cup freeze -dried raspberries, lightly crushed
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice for glaze

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and lemon extract until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Gently fold in the freeze-dried raspberries to avoid excessive streaking and maintain fruit integrity.
  • Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are just lightly golden.
  • Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Whisk together powdered sugar and remaining lemon juice in a small bowl to create a smooth glaze.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and let set before serving.