Description
Delight your taste buds with these Raspberry Bliss Chewy Cookies, a treat that promises both elegance and indulgence. Perfect for gatherings, casual teatime, or as a special dessert, these cookies bring a burst of raspberry flavor paired with subtle almond hints and a picturesque finish of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam or mashed fresh raspberries
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- Additional granulated sugar and cinnamon for rolling
- Fresh raspberries and powdered sugar for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Extracts: Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using, mixing until well combined.
- Incorporate Raspberry and Lemon Zest: Stir in the raspberry jam or mashed fresh raspberries along with the lemon zest if using, until evenly incorporated.
- Combine with Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Prepare for Baking: In a small bowl, mix additional granulated sugar and cinnamon for rolling. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball, and then coat it in the sugar-cinnamon mixture. Place the dough balls on a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes