White Chocolate Lemon Raspberry Cookies Recipe
These White Chocolate Lemon Raspberry Cookies are a delightful blend of tangy lemon zest, sweet raspberry preserves, and creamy white chocolate. Soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, they make a perfect treat for any occasion or a cozy afternoon snack.
- Author: Nora
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, melted
- 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes. This will create a smooth base for your cookies.
- Add eggs and flavorings: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Then mix in the lemon zest and vanilla extract for a fresh and aromatic flavor.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Overmixing can toughen the cookies.
- Fold in white chocolate: Gently fold the melted white chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring an even distribution without overmixing.
- Drop cookie dough: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Add raspberry preserves: Place a small dollop (about 1 teaspoon) of raspberry preserves on top of each cookie dough mound, pressing lightly to slightly incorporate the jam into the dough surface.
- Bake cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the centers appear set but still soft.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for the best texture.
- Use fresh lemon zest for a bright citrus flavor.
- If raspberry preserves are too runny, gently drain excess liquid to avoid soggy cookies.
- Cookies will firm up as they cool; don’t overbake to keep them soft and chewy.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Keywords: White Chocolate Cookies, Lemon Cookies, Raspberry Cookies, Soft Cookies, Baking, Dessert Recipes