Description
Indulge in the refreshing and delightful flavors of White Chocolate Lemon Raspberry Cookies. These cookies combine zesty lemon, sweet raspberry preserves, and creamy white chocolate chips to create a burst of flavor in each bite. Perfect for any occasion, from sunny picnics to cozy evenings at home, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures that even novice bakers can whip up a batch of these scrumptious treats without a hitch. Plus, with options for gluten-free and dairy-free variations, everyone can enjoy these delectable cookies!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy (about 3–5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in lemon zest and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in raspberry preserves for a marbled effect.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; cool before drizzling with melted white chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For added texture or flavor, consider adding nuts or experimenting with different fruit preserves. Chill cookie dough for 30 minutes prior to baking for thicker cookies.