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Easy Lemon Cookies Raspberry Frosting

Delightful Easy Lemon Cookies with Raspberry Frosting Recipe

Easy Lemon Cookies Raspberry Frosting brings sweet and tangy flavors together in a delightful treat that everyone will adore.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar consider using brown sugar for a deeper caramel flavor
  • 1/2 cup Butter make sure it’s at room temperature
  • 1 large Egg room temperature eggs are preferable
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour accurate measurement is key
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda opt for fresh baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest avoid the bitter white pith
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt just a pinch will do
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract choose high-quality extract
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar sift it for a smooth texture
  • 1/2 cup Raspberry Powder fresh raspberries can work but may change texture
  • 2 tablespoons Milk adjust for consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together room temperature butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and lemon zest for about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and beat for 2 minutes until fully incorporated.
  4. Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour and baking soda, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.
  5. Portion approximately 3 tablespoons of dough for each cookie, roll into balls, and flatten slightly.
  6. Place the dough on prepared baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
  7. Bake for about 12 minutes until the bottoms are just golden, then let cool on the sheet.
  8. Make raspberry frosting by beating softened butter with a pinch of salt, then mixing in sifted powdered sugar and raspberry powder.
  9. Add milk gradually until the frosting reaches desired consistency.
  10. Once the cookies are cool, spread about 1 tablespoon of frosting on each cookie.
  11. Serve and share your Easy Lemon Cookies with Raspberry Frosting!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

For optimal results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature, avoid overmixing, and allow cookies to cool completely before frosting.

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