Raspberry Sugar Cookies: A Burst of Berry Flavor
These Raspberry Sugar Cookies are a delicious and easy treat! They’re soft, chewy, and bursting with fresh raspberry flavor. Learn how to make this simple and satisfying recipe
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional for dusting)
- 2–3 drops red food coloring (optional for enhanced color
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Add Raspberries: Gently fold in the chopped raspberries. If desired, add a few drops of red food coloring for a more vibrant pink color.
- Scoop and Bake: Using a spoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.