Description
These mouthwatering raspberry sugar cookies combine classic sweetness with tangy fruit notes. Homemade treats bring delightful flavor combinations that will satisfy cookie enthusiasts seeking a refreshing dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 ¾ cups (660 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) raspberry puree (from fresh or thawed frozen raspberries) or 2 tbsps finely crushed freeze-dried raspberries
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar or pink sanding sugar
Instructions
- Dry Mixture Preparation: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined, creating a uniform dry foundation.
- Butter Transformation: Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes fluffy and pale, developing a light, whipped texture that serves as the cookie’s flavor base.
- Liquid Integration: Blend egg, vanilla extract, and raspberry extract into the butter mixture, stirring until the ingredients form a cohesive, smooth emulsion.
- Dough Formation: Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing minimally to prevent tough cookies. Wrap the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavor development and texture.
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cookie Shaping: Roll chilled dough into uniform spheres, generously coating each in granulated sugar to create a sparkling, crisp exterior.
- Baking Process: Distribute cookie dough balls on prepared sheets, leaving ample space between each to allow for spreading. Bake for 8-10 minutes, targeting a delicate golden edge while maintaining a soft, tender center.
- Cooling Technique: Rest cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes to stabilize their structure, then transfer to wire racks for complete cooling.
- Storage and Serving: Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container, preserving their delightful texture for up to five days.
Notes
- Chill Dough Strategically: Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and enhance flavor concentration, creating a more structured cookie texture.
- Balance Raspberry Intensity: Adjust raspberry extract carefully to maintain a subtle, not overpowering fruity essence that complements the sugar cookie base.
- Master Precise Baking Time: Remove cookies when edges are just set but centers appear slightly underbaked – they’ll continue firming up during cooling, ensuring maximum softness.
- Handle Sugar Coating Carefully: Roll dough balls generously in sugar before baking for a delightful crunch and sparkling exterior that elevates the cookie’s visual and textural appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg