Raspberry Sugar Cookies: Sweet & Simple Treat Recipe
These Raspberry Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on classic sugar cookies, featuring a vibrant raspberry swirl that gives each bite a burst of fruity flavor. Soft, buttery, and sweet with a hint of tartness from fresh raspberries, these cookies are perfect for a simple yet elegant treat any time of the year.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Sugar Cookie Dough:
- 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups (250g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Raspberry Swirl:
- ½ cup fresh raspberries (or thawed frozen)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Optional: ½ teaspoon lemon juice (to brighten flavor)
Instructions
- Make the Raspberry Swirl: Mash the raspberries with sugar and optional lemon juice in a small bowl until it forms a thick puree. Set this aside to preserve the bright raspberry flavor and prepare for swirling into the dough.
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in one bowl. In another large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Add the Raspberry Swirl: Gently fold the raspberry puree into the cookie dough using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix; the goal is to create a marbled effect with vivid pink streaks running through the dough.
- Scoop and Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them evenly spaced on the sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn just golden.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Enjoy warm for melt-in-your-mouth softness or cooled for a firmer texture.
Notes
- If fresh raspberries are unavailable, thawed frozen raspberries work perfectly for the swirl.
- Adding lemon juice to the raspberry puree enhances the brightness of the raspberry flavor but is optional.
- Be gentle when folding in the raspberry puree to maintain the marbled appearance.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for best freshness.
- You can freeze the dough balls before baking for up to one month; bake directly from frozen, adding a couple of extra minutes to baking time.
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