Description
Raspberry bliss chewy cookies deliver a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors in each delightful bite. Packed with fresh raspberries and a hint of vanilla, these irresistible treats will become your new favorite dessert companion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups (250 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) raspberry jam or mashed fresh raspberries
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (313 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- Additional granulated sugar and cinnamon for rolling
- Fresh raspberries (for garnish, optional)
- Powdered sugar (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Gather all necessary ingredients and equipment, ensuring butter is softened and raspberries are fresh or jam is ready.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, vigorously cream butter and granulated sugar until the mixture transforms into a light, airy consistency with no visible sugar granules.
- Introduce egg, vanilla, and almond extracts into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly until a smooth, homogeneous texture develops.
- Gently fold in mashed raspberries or raspberry jam and lemon zest, distributing the fruity essence evenly throughout the batter.
- Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl, creating a delicate dry ingredient foundation.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, using a gentle folding technique to prevent overmixing and maintain the dough’s tender structure.
- Prepare a rolling station by combining additional granulated sugar with ground cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- Portion the dough into compact spheres, rolling each ball gracefully through the aromatic sugar-cinnamon coating.
- Arrange the coated dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing sufficient space between each cookie for potential spreading.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, positioning the rack in the center for optimal heat distribution.
- Bake the cookies until edges turn golden and centers remain soft, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a brief cooling period, then transfer to a wire rack to complete the cooling process.
Notes
- Jam-packed with vibrant raspberry flavor, these chewy cookies bring a burst of fruity excitement to your dessert table.
- Soft, tender texture comes from carefully mixing ingredients and avoiding overmixing the dough.
- Rolling cookies in cinnamon-sugar blend creates a delightful crispy exterior with a warm, sweet crunch.
- Fresh lemon zest adds a bright, citrusy note that perfectly complements the rich raspberry taste.
- Achieve bakery-style results by letting cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring, which helps them set perfectly.
- Customize the recipe by using fresh raspberries or high-quality raspberry jam for an intensified fruit experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg