Raspberry Sugar Cookies Recipe
These Raspberry Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet with vibrant swirls of fresh raspberry puree. The marbled effect adds a beautiful pop of color and fruit flavor to classic sugar cookies, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Author: Elias
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
For the Sugar Cookie Dough:
- 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups (250g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Raspberry Swirl:
- ½ cup fresh raspberries (or thawed frozen)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Optional: ½ teaspoon lemon juice (to brighten flavor)
- Make the Raspberry Swirl: Mash the raspberries with sugar and optional lemon juice in a small bowl until it forms a thick puree. Set aside for later use.
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and continue to beat until fully combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a dough forms.
- Add the Raspberry Swirl: Gently fold the raspberry puree into the cookie dough using a spatula, being careful not to overmix. Aim for a marbled effect with bright pink raspberry streaks throughout the dough.
- Scoop and Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them a few inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are just turning golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can use thawed frozen raspberries if fresh are not available; just make sure to drain excess liquid before mashing.
- The optional lemon juice in the raspberry swirl helps brighten the fruit flavor without overpowering the sweetness.
- For a stronger raspberry taste, you can increase the raspberry puree slightly but be careful not to make the dough too wet.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
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