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Lemon Sugar Cookies with Raspberry Buttercream

Delicious Lemon Sugar Cookies with Raspberry Buttercream Recipe

This Lemon Sugar Cookies with Raspberry Buttercream delivers a vibrant twist to classic cookies, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 14 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 226 g butter, unsalted and softened
  • 200 g granulated sugar
  • 60 g powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 lemons, zest of (fresh)
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 large egg
  • 360 g all-purpose flour
Raspberry Buttercream
  • 113 g butter, softened
  • 165 g powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt
  • 2-4 tablespoons raspberry powder from freeze dried raspberries
  • 2-3 tablespoons whole milk

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Cookie Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven.
  2. In a bowl, beat together the unsalted softened butter, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until creamy.
  3. Mix in the lemon zest, baking soda, and egg until incorporated.
  4. Gradually add the all-purpose flour until the dough forms.
  5. Roll the dough into balls and place on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 8 minutes or until lightly golden.
Raspberry Buttercream Preparation
  1. For the raspberry buttercream, beat softened butter with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Add raspberry powder and whole milk to achieve desired frosting consistency.
  3. Frost the cooled cookies with raspberry buttercream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7g

Notes

Feel free to customize the cookies by using different citrus zests or adding nuts for extra crunch.

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