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Black Raspberry and Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Black Raspberry and Lemon Shortbread Cookies for Summer Bliss

Delight in the refreshing blend of black raspberries and lemon in these easy shortbread cookies, perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute gluten-free blend
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt kosher salt preferred
For the Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest freshly zested
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup Black Raspberries fresh
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for the glaze
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Juice for glaze
  • 1 tablespoon Milk optional, for consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire Rack
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and salt until just combined.
  3. Gently fold in lemon zest, lemon juice, and black raspberries until well distributed.
  4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough into 1-inch balls, flatten them slightly on parchment-lined sheets.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes.
  7. Combine powdered sugar and lemon juice in a bowl, whisk until smooth. Add milk if needed.
  8. Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies and optionally sprinkle with extra lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For an extra lemon flavor, consider adding lemon extract. Store cookies in an airtight container for best freshness.

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