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Raspberry Sugar Cookies

Delightful Raspberry Sugar Cookies with a Fruity Twist

Delicious Raspberry Sugar Cookies that are easy to make with freeze-dried raspberries for intense flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1.5 cups freeze-dried raspberries Crush into powder for best distribution.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Leavening agent.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Should be at room temperature.
  • 4 ounces cream cheese At room temperature.
  • 1 cups granulated sugar Sweetens the dough.
  • 1 large egg Binds ingredients.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds depth of flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract Optional, can substitute with lemon extract.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup chocolate For drizzling over cookies.

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • wire racks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Crush 1½ cups of freeze-dried raspberries into a fine powder and coarsely chop the remaining ½ cup.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together ½ cup of softened butter and 4 ounces of cream cheese until fluffy.
  4. Gradually add 1 cup of sugar, mixing until creamy.
  5. Add 1 egg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon of almond extract; mix until combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients; mix on low speed until a soft dough forms.
  7. Gently fold in the raspberry powder and chopped raspberries.
  8. Using a cookie scoop, drop rounds of dough onto lined baking sheets.
  9. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 11-13 minutes.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  11. If desired, melt chocolate and drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Add a slice of bread to the container to absorb moisture and keep cookies soft. These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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