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Easy Lemon Cookies Raspberry Frosting

Deliciously tangy lemon cookies topped with a sweet raspberry frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Lemon Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Raspberry Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup raspberry puree fresh or frozen
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk as needed for consistency

Method
 

Make Lemon Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Prepare Raspberry Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
  3. Add the raspberry puree and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  4. If the frosting is too thick, add milk a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Frost Cookies
  1. Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a generous amount of raspberry frosting on top of each cookie.
  2. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSugar: 20g

Notes

For a more intense raspberry flavor, you can add more raspberry puree to the frosting.

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