Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet and tart flavors with these Raspberry Sugar Cookies. Made with a hint of creamy cream cheese and the vibrant taste of freeze-dried raspberries, these cookies are a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup freeze-dried raspberries, ground into powder or coarsely crushed
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Raspberry Powder: Place freeze-dried raspberries in a food processor or blender and pulse into a fine powder, reserving a small amount for optional garnish.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and raspberry powder.
- Cream Butter and Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix in egg and vanilla until fully incorporated.
- Form Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until dough comes together.
- Chill Dough: Divide dough in half, roll each half to ¼-inch thickness between parchment paper, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Bake Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C), cut dough into shapes, place on baking sheets, and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Cool cookies on wire racks. Dust with reserved raspberry powder or drizzle with melted white chocolate if desired.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps cookies hold their shape during baking.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- For a stronger raspberry flavor, increase freeze-dried raspberries to ¾ cup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 2 hours chilling)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg
