Looking for a delicious treat that’s perfect for any occasion? Look no further than these Raspberry Sugar Cookies! These cookies are bursting with flavor, easy to make, and will be a hit with everyone who tries them.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe?
- These cookies have a delightful raspberry flavor that sets them apart from traditional sugar cookies.
- With just a few simple steps, these cookies come together quickly, making them perfect for last-minute baking sessions.
- These cookies are great for meal prep – make a big batch and enjoy them throughout the week.
Ingredient Notes:
- Freeze-dried raspberries: These add a burst of raspberry flavor without adding extra moisture to the dough.
- All-purpose flour: Provides structure to the cookies.
- Baking powder: Helps the cookies rise and become light and fluffy.
- Unsalted butter and cream cheese: Add richness and creaminess to the dough.
- Granulated sugar: Sweetens the cookies and helps them hold their shape.
- Egg, vanilla extract, almond extract: Flavor enhancers that make these cookies irresistible.
- Semi-sweet and/or white chocolate: Adds a decadent touch to the cookies.
- Extra freeze-dried raspberry powder: For garnish and extra flavor.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Start by processing the freeze-dried raspberries into a fine powder.
- Whisk together the raspberry powder, flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, forming a soft dough.
- Roll out the dough, refrigerate, cut shapes, bake, and cool on a rack.
- Melt chocolate, dip or drizzle cookies, garnish with raspberry powder, and allow chocolate to set.
Helpful Tips:
- Chill the dough for at least 2 hours for easier rolling and cutting.
- Use cookie cutters in various shapes for a fun presentation.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Swap out the raspberry powder for other freeze-dried fruits for different flavor variations.
Expert Tips for the Best Results:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Don’t overmix the dough to ensure a tender cookie.
- Experiment with different chocolate coatings for unique flavor combinations.
Serving Suggestions:
These Raspberry Sugar Cookies pair well with a cup of hot tea or coffee. Serve them as a sweet treat at a brunch or afternoon tea party.
Storage and Reheating Tips:
Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. To reheat and revive the chocolate coating, place the cookies in the microwave for a few seconds until warm.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I use fresh raspberries instead of freeze-dried? Fresh raspberries will add too much moisture to the dough, affecting the texture of the cookies.
- Can I freeze the cookie dough? Yes, you can freeze the dough for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before rolling and cutting.
- How long will the chocolate coating stay firm? The chocolate will set within 30 minutes at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Conclusion:
These Raspberry Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat that you’ll want to make again and again. With their unique flavor and easy preparation, they’re sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire. Give them a try and let us know how much you love them!
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Raspberry Sugar Cookies Recipe
- Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 43 minutes
- Yield: 36 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
Description
These Raspberry Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat with a burst of fruity flavor and a hint of chocolate. The combination of freeze-dried raspberries, cream cheese, and butter creates a soft and creamy dough that bakes into delicious cookies perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups freeze-dried raspberries
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 4 ounces full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 4-ounce bar semi-sweet and/or white chocolate, coarsely chopped
- Extra freeze-dried raspberry powder, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Raspberry Powder: Process freeze-dried raspberries into a fine powder.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk raspberry powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Cream Cheese: Beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add Sugar and Eggs: Beat in sugar, then add egg and extracts.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to form dough.
- Chill and Cut Dough: Chill dough, roll out, cut shapes, and bake.
- Finish with Chocolate: Melt chocolate, dip or drizzle cookies, garnish, and let set.
- Store and Serve: Store cookies and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the cookies by using different cookie cutter shapes or adding sprinkles for decoration.
- For a stronger raspberry flavor, increase the amount of raspberry powder in the dough.
- Experiment with different chocolate types or add more toppings like chopped nuts for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg