Easy Lemon Cookies with Raspberry Frosting
If you’re in the mood for a sweet and zesty treat, these Easy Lemon Cookies with Raspberry Frosting are your perfect match! Bursting with bright flavors, these cookies combine the refreshing taste of lemon with a luscious raspberry frosting that adds a vibrant touch to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (60g) confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla essence
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Fresh zest from 2 lemons
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (113g) softened butter
- 1 1/2 cups (165g) confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla essence
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- 2 to 4 tablespoons powdered raspberries from freeze-dried raspberries
- 2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla essence and salt.
- Beat in one egg and fresh lemon zest until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda. Gradually combine with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets and bake for 12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- For the frosting, cream softened butter with confectioners' sugar and vanilla essence, then mix in freeze-dried raspberry powder until desired color is reached. Add milk for consistency if needed.
- Frost cooled cookies generously before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg