Description
These Raspberry Sugar Cookies combine sweet and tart flavors for a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (Use a gluten-free baking flour blend for a gluten-free option)
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder (Fresh baking powder helps achieve the perfect rise)
- 1 tsp Salt (Enhances sweetness and balances flavors)
- 0.5 cup Butter (Room temperature for easy creaming)
- 4 oz Cream Cheese (Softened before mixing)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar (Consider swapping half with brown sugar)
- 1 large Egg (Room temperature for better binding)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (Adds aromatic sweetness)
- 0.5 tsp Almond Extract (Enhances berry notes, optional)
- 1.5 cups Freeze-Dried Raspberries (Grind for even integration, save some coarsely crushed)
- 0.25 cup Extra Freeze-Dried Raspberry Powder (Optional garnish)
- 0.5 cups Chocolate for Topping (Drizzle with dark or white chocolate)
Instructions
- Crush 1.5 cups of freeze-dried raspberries into powder and chop 0.5 cup coarsely. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate mixing bowl, cream together the room temperature butter and cream cheese until fluffy and light in color, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar, beating until fully incorporated. Add the egg, vanilla, and almond extracts, mixing briefly until just combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Gently fold in the crushed freeze-dried raspberry powder and the chopped raspberry pieces.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 11-13 minutes, until the edges are set.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- If desired, melt chocolate and drizzle over the cooled cookies, then sprinkle with extra freeze-dried raspberry powder for added flair.
Notes
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg