Lemon Raspberry Cookies: A Sweet & Tangy Treat

Name: Information
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Cuisine: USA

January 25, 2025

Information

Prep time

10 min

Cook time

8 min

Servings

24 cookies

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Sweet & Tangy Balance: The fresh lemon cookies pair perfectly with raspberry frosting.
Soft & Buttery Texture: These cookies have a melt-in-your-mouth consistency.
Perfect for Any Occasion: Great for parties, tea time, or a homemade gift.

Ingredients

Cookies:

1 cup softened butter
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp lemon zest
2 eggs
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp salt
5 1/2 cups flour

Raspberry Frosting:

3/4 cup softened butter
4 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup Chad’s Raspberry Jam

Directions

Step 1

Cookies

Preheat Oven: Set to 350°F.

Step 2

Cream Butter & Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, 1 cup of sugar, and powdered sugar. Add vegetable oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and eggs. Mix well.

Step 3

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Add to wet ingredients and mix until incorporated.

Step 4

Shape Cookies: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 5

Flatten with Sugar: Spread 1/4 cup sugar on a plate. Dampen a smooth-bottomed glass with water, dip into the sugar, and press each cookie dough ball down lightly until edges slightly split.

Step 6

Bake: Bake for 8 minutes at 350°F. Cool on a rack, then refrigerate until ready to frost.

Step 7

Raspberry Frosting

Prepare Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar, and sour cream until smooth. Add Chad’s Raspberry Jam and mix until just blended.