Introducing Raspberry Sugar Cookies: Your New Go-To Treat
Hey there! Ever crave something sweet but don't want the guilt or the fuss? Let me introduce you to Raspberry Sugar Cookies. These aren't your average cookies. Think quick prep, healthier ingredients, and a flavor explosion that'll make your taste buds sing. As a busy mom, I needed a treat that fit my life, and these cookies fit the bill perfectly. Trust me, you'll love them as much as we do!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother, bless her heart, always had a tin of something sweet baking. While her recipes were delicious, they were often day-long affairs. These Raspberry Sugar Cookies are my modern twist on her love of baking, but simplified for today's world. They capture that same comforting aroma and sweet taste but in a fraction of the time. It's like a little piece of Grandma's kitchen, but without all the hours of work.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Raspberry Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons raspberry puree (from fresh or frozen raspberries)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for tang)
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Cream: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Combine: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Whisk: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Chill: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut: Use cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes.
- Bake: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare: While the cookies are cooling, prepare the raspberry glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, raspberry puree, and lemon juice (if using) until smooth.
- Glaze: Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the raspberry glaze over each cookie.
- Set: Allow the glaze to set before serving. You may want to refrigerate briefly to speed up the setting process.
- Serve: Enjoy your Raspberry Sugar Cookies!
Raspberry Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies are cooling, prepare the raspberry glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, raspberry puree, and lemon juice (if using) until smooth.1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons raspberry puree, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the raspberry glaze over each cookie.
- Allow the glaze to set before serving. You may want to refrigerate briefly to speed up the setting process.
- Enjoy your Raspberry Sugar Cookies!