Lemon Raspberry Crinkle Cookies are soft, bright, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor, with ribbons of sweet raspberry jam swirled throughout and a crackly powdered sugar coating on top. These cookies are the perfect balance of tart lemon and fruity sweetness, making them ideal for spring baking, Valentine’s Day, baby showers, or anytime you want a cookie that feels a little extra special.
Recipe Highlights
- Fresh, vibrant flavor: Real lemon zest and juice give these cookies a bright, refreshing taste that pairs beautifully with raspberry.
- Soft and chewy texture: The centers stay tender while the edges set just enough for that classic crinkle cookie bite.
- Beautiful bakery-style look: The powdered sugar coating and natural cracks make these cookies visually stunning with very little effort.
- Simple but impressive: They look fancy enough for gifting, parties, or holidays, but the dough comes together quickly and easily.
- Perfect flavor combo: Lemon and raspberry are a timeless pairing that never disappoints.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Unsalted butter: Softened butter creates a rich, tender cookie base.
- Granulated sugar: Sweetens the dough and helps create soft, chewy cookies.
- Egg: Binds the dough together and adds structure.
- Fresh lemon zest: Adds bright citrus flavor without extra liquid.
- Fresh lemon juice: Enhances the lemon flavor and balances sweetness.
- Vanilla extract: Rounds out the citrus and adds warmth.
- All-purpose flour: Provides structure while keeping the cookies soft.
- Baking powder: Gives the cookies just enough lift for a light texture.
- Salt: Balances the sweetness and sharpens the flavors.
- Raspberry jam: Adds sweet, fruity streaks throughout the dough; thick, seedless jam works best.
- Powdered sugar: Creates the signature crinkle coating.
Tips for Success
The full recipe can be found in the recipe card below, but here are a few helpful tips.
- Use thick jam: Thicker jam stays visible and creates beautiful raspberry swirls instead of melting away.
- Don’t skip chilling: Chilling helps the cookies bake thicker and creates better crinkles.
- Roll generously in powdered sugar: A thick coating gives the best crackly finish.
- Slightly underbake: The centers should look soft when removed — they’ll firm up as they cool.
- Handle gently: Too much mixing will blur the raspberry swirls.
Storage Instructions
Store Lemon Raspberry Crinkle Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
FAQs
Can I use bottled lemon juice instead of fresh?
Fresh lemon juice is strongly recommended for the best flavor, but bottled can work in a pinch.
Do I need to use seedless jam?
Seedless jam gives a smoother texture, but regular jam works if that’s what you have.
Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes! The dough can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
Can these cookies be frozen?
Yes. Freeze baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
More lemon raspberry recipes to try:
- With a soft lemon cookie base, sweet raspberry pie filling, and a drizzle of white chocolate, Lemon Raspberry Cookie Cups are an impressive and delicious bite-sized dessert.
- Lemon Raspberry Cookies are soft and chewy, made with lemon pudding mix, raspberries, and white chocolate chips for bright flavor and great texture.
- Bursting with fresh raspberries and light lemon flavor, Lemon Raspberry Muffins are topped with a buttery streusel and perfect for breakfast or snacking.
- Lemon Raspberry Bundt Cake is a from-scratch dessert packed with fresh berries and tart lemon flavor, making it a perfect springtime treat.
- Made with just four ingredients, Lemon Raspberry Lemon Oreo Balls are an easy no-bake dessert featuring Lemon Oreos and fresh raspberries.
Lemon Raspberry Crinkle Cookies are a soft, chewy cookie packed with fresh lemon flavor and sweet raspberry swirls, making them a beautiful and delicious treat for any occasion.
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