Lemon Raspberry Bright Chewy (Print)

Chewy citrus treats with fresh berries and bright lemon flavor

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-Ins

10 - 1 cup fresh raspberries, gently chopped
11 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat softened butter and sugar with mixer until pale and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Mix in egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in raspberries and white chocolate chips, being careful not to crush the berries.
07 - Drop dough onto prepared baking sheets using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges are golden and centers look set but still soft.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The way fresh lemon zest transforms ordinary cookie dough into something extraordinary
  • That perfect chewy center with slightly crisp edges that makes cookie perfection
  • Raspberries that burst in your mouth creating little pockets of tart sweetness
02 -
  • Frozen raspberries work perfectly fine but never thaw them first or they will turn your dough pink and watery
  • Over mixing the dough after adding flour is the number one way to end up with tough cookies
  • These freeze beautifully so I always make a double batch and save half for later
03 -
  • Use a microplane for the lemon zest to get only the bright yellow part and avoid the bitter white pith underneath
  • Chop raspberries into pieces about the size of the chocolate chips for even distribution throughout every bite

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