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An overhead shot of soft raspberry cookies cooling on a wire rack next to a bowl of fresh raspberries. The cookies have a wonderful texture.

Raspberry Sugar Cookies (The BEST Soft & Chewy Recipe)

The ultimate Raspberry Sugar Cookies recipe! These cookies are perfectly soft, delightfully chewy, and packed with intense raspberry flavor. Made with freeze-dried raspberries for a no-spread, vibrant pink cookie every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 155
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar plus more for rolling
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1/2 cup freeze-dried raspberries ground into a fine powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Equipment

  • 2 Baking sheets
  • 1 Electric mixer (hand or stand)
  • 2 Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground freeze-dried raspberry powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. On low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop dough into 1.5-inch balls. Roll in extra granulated sugar, if desired, and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Measuring Flour: Be sure to spoon and level your flour for the most accurate measurement.
Chilling Dough: Do not skip chilling the dough! This step is essential to prevent the cookies from spreading.
Variations: Feel free to add 1 cup of white chocolate chips or 1 tbsp of lemon zest to the dough.