Preheat your oven to 350°F. This step is crucial as it ensures your cookies bake evenly and achieve that lovely golden color. While the oven heats, line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup a breeze.
Now, it’s time to make the dough. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, ½ cup of granulated sugar, and 2 teaspoons of baking powder. This mixture will provide the base for your cookies.
Next, add ½ cup of cubed salted butter into the flour mixture. You can use a pastry cutter, whisk, or even your hands to mix until the mixture becomes crumbly, resembling coarse sand. This process is important for incorporating the butter without melting it.
It’s time to bring in the wet ingredients! Stir in ⅔ cup of heavy whipping cream, the zest of ½ lemon, and the juice from the same lemon. Mix just until everything is combined and a thick dough forms. If your dough feels too dry, add a tablespoon of cream to achieve the right consistency.
Now, gently fold in the 1 cup of roughly chopped frozen raspberries. Be careful not to crush them too much; you want those lovely pockets of fruit to stay intact in the dough.
Using a large cookie scoop, drop scoops of dough about 2 inches apart onto your prepared baking sheet. This spacing is important to allow the cookies to spread while baking.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges. Keep an eye on them; every oven is different!
Once they’re done, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This step helps them set while still warm and makes them easier to handle.
For the finishing touch, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice in a medium bowl until smooth. Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle this glaze over the tops. This adds a sweet, tangy finish that perfectly complements the raspberry flavor.
And there you have it! Enjoy your freshly baked Raspberry Cookies with a cup of tea or coffee, or simply on their own. They’re a delightful treat any time of day!
