Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (about half a lemon)
- 1 large lemon, zested
Add-ins
- ¾ cup frozen raspberries, chopped small
- Flaked salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Sugar and Lemon Zest: In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and lemon zest. Use your fingers to rub together, releasing the lemon’s fragrant oils to infuse the sugar with bright citrus flavor.
- Create Creamy Mixture: Add the softened butter and brown sugar to the bowl. Using a mixer on medium-high speed, beat together for 3-4 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then incorporate the egg yolk, vanilla bean paste, and lemon juice, mixing until fully combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix gently and slowly to avoid overworking the dough. It’s okay to stop while some flour remnants remain visible to keep the cookies tender.
- Add Raspberries: Fold in the chopped frozen raspberries carefully. Avoid excessive mixing to prevent the raspberry juice from bleeding throughout the dough, keeping the raspberry pieces intact.
- Form Cookie Balls: Using a 3-tablespoon scoop or spoon, form large balls of dough. Place five dough balls per baking sheet, spaced to allow for spreading. Sprinkle each with a small pinch of flaked salt for an added burst of flavor.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Watch for a light golden brown color around the edges as an indicator that they are done. After baking, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet to allow the centers to set and finish cooking gently.
Notes
- Use frozen raspberries directly from the freezer to help maintain their shape and prevent excessive bleeding in the dough.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to ensure tender cookies.
- Sprinkling flaked salt over cookies enhances the balance of sweet and tart flavors.
- Letting cookies cool on the baking sheet helps the centers finish baking and maintain a soft texture.
- You can substitute vanilla bean paste with pure vanilla extract if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
