If you ever find yourself with a half pint of raspberries sitting in your fridge and going soft, I wrote this roundup just for you! I gathered sixteen of my favorite raspberry cookies, from buttery thumbprint cookies to dreamy clouds meringue, you'll always have something sweet to do with those pesky raspberries. Choose one (or five) and get baking this week!
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1) Classic Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
People reach for these little buttery cookies with a jammy center first.
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Classic Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350F and line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy, then beat in the egg yolks and vanilla.
- Mix in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Roll into 1-inch balls, place on sheets, and press a deep well into each with your thumb.
- Spoon a little raspberry jam into each well.
- Bake 12 to 14 minutes until the edges are just set and pale golden. Cool on the pan.
Notes
2) White Chocolate Raspberry Swirl Cookies
These cookies demonstrate that sweet white chocolate and tart raspberry are a perfect match!
White Chocolate Raspberry Swirl Cookies
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheets with parchment.
- Cream the butter with both sugars, then beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt, then fold in the white chocolate chunks.
- Scoop dough onto the sheets and dot each with a little raspberry jam, swirling gently with a toothpick.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes until the edges set but the centers stay soft.
- Let cool 5 minutes on the pan before moving to a rack.
3) Raspberry Linzer Cookies
Somewhat fancy, slightly nostalgic, and definitely are worth the extra effort of cutting those adorable windows.
Raspberry Linzer Cookies
Ingredients
Method
- Cream the butter and powdered sugar, then beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Mix in both flours and salt until a dough forms, then chill 30 minutes.
- Roll dough to 1/4 inch and cut rounds; cut a small window from half of them.
- Bake at 350F for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden, then cool completely.
- Dust the cut-out tops with powdered sugar.
- Spread jam on the solid bottoms and gently sandwich with the window tops.
Notes
4) Glazed Raspberry Almond Cookies
Cookies are decorated with a drizzle that hardens lightly, and both almonds and raspberries are on the cookie as well.
Ingredients
Method
- Cream the butter and sugar, then beat in the egg and almond extract.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt to form a dough.
- Scoop onto lined sheets, press a dimple in each, and fill with raspberry jam.
- Bake at 350F for 11 to 13 minutes until set, then cool completely.
- Whisk the powdered sugar with milk to make a thin glaze and drizzle over the cooled cookies.
5) Raspberry Shortbread Gems
These little jewels are crumbly and buttery, and they quickly disappear!
Raspberry Shortbread Gems
Ingredients
Method
- Cream the butter and powdered sugar until smooth, then mix in the vanilla.
- Add the flour and salt and mix just until a crumbly dough holds together.
- Press into a parchment-lined 9x9 pan and prick all over with a fork.
- Bake at 325F for 14 to 16 minutes until pale and barely golden at the edges.
- While warm, cut into small squares and press a tiny well into each, filling with raspberry preserves. Cool fully before lifting out.
Notes
6) Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Honesty, there is no going back after this fruity upgrade to your favorite chocolate chip cookie.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheets with parchment.
- Cream the butter with both sugars, then beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Gently fold in the fresh raspberries, trying not to crush them too much.
- Scoop onto the sheets and bake 10 to 12 minutes until golden at the edges.
- Cool 5 minutes on the pan before transferring.
Notes
7) Raspberry Coconut Macaroons
Chewy coconut mounds that feature raspberry, and are completely flour-free.
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Raspberry Coconut Macaroons
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 325F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Stir together the coconut, condensed milk, vanilla, and raspberry jam.
- In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites to stiff peaks and fold them in gently.
- Scoop into mounds on the sheet and bake 18 to 20 minutes until golden on the edges.
- Cool completely, then dip the bottoms in melted dark chocolate and set on parchment to firm up.
8) Raspberry Lemon Zest Cookies
Bright Lemon and tart Raspberry flavors capture the essence of summer on a plate.
Raspberry Lemon Zest Cookies
Ingredients
Method
- Cream the butter and sugar, then beat in the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Scoop onto lined sheets and swirl a little raspberry jam into each with a toothpick.
- Bake at 350F for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are just golden.
- Cool on the pan a few minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
9) Raspberry Oatmeal Cookies
Wholesome enough to eat for breakfast, these oatmeal cookies with raspberries are delicious!
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheets with parchment.
- Cream the butter and brown sugar, then beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Stir in the flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gently fold in the fresh raspberries.
- Scoop onto the sheets and bake 11 to 13 minutes until set and golden.
- Let cool on the pan 5 minutes before moving.
10) Raspberry Pecan Sandies
These buttery, nutty sandies crumble perfectly and have a little surprise filling of raspberry.
Raspberry Pecan Sandies
Ingredients
Method
- Cream the butter and powdered sugar, then mix in the vanilla.
- Stir in the flour and salt, then fold in the chopped pecans.
- Roll into 1-inch balls and press a well into each with your thumb.
- Fill each well with a little raspberry preserves.
- Bake at 325F for 13 to 15 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden. Cool on the pan to firm up.
Notes
11) Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cookies
These cookies are fudgy, deep, and decadent. If you’re a serious chocolate lover, these are the cookies for you.
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cookies
Ingredients
Method
- Melt the butter and chopped dark chocolate together, then let cool slightly.
- Whisk in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla until glossy.
- Fold in the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt to make a thick batter.
- Scoop onto lined sheets and press a small spoonful of raspberry jam into each center.
- Bake at 350F for 10 to 12 minutes until the tops crackle. Cool on the pan.
12) Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies
All the creamy and tangy joy of cheesecake blended into a soft cookie that is completely hand held!
Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies
Ingredients
Method
- Beat the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt to form a soft dough, then chill 1 hour so it firms up.
- Scoop onto lined sheets and swirl raspberry jam into each top.
- Bake at 350F for 12 to 14 minutes until set but still pale. Cool fully on a rack and store in the fridge.
Notes
13) Raspberry Pistachio Biscotti
These cookies are great for dunking and are crunchy and twice-baked. Plus, they last all week!
Raspberry Pistachio Biscotti
Ingredients
Method
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla until a stiff dough forms, then fold in the pistachios and dried raspberries.
- Shape into two flat logs on a parchment-lined sheet and bake at 350F for 25 minutes.
- Cool 10 minutes, then slice the logs on a diagonal into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Lay the slices cut-side down and bake another 18 to 20 minutes, flipping once, until crisp and dry. Cool completely.
Notes
14) Raspberry Meringue Clouds
These little clouds are very light and just barely sweet. They pretty much melt in your mouth the second you eat one.
Raspberry Meringue Clouds
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 225F and line two sheets with parchment.
- Beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy, then add the sugar a spoonful at a time until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Beat in the vanilla, then gently fold in the raspberry powder for color and flavor.
- Pipe or spoon small clouds onto the sheets.
- Bake 80 to 90 minutes until dry and crisp, then turn off the oven and let them sit inside to cool completely so they don't crack.
Notes
15) Raspberry Basil Sugar Cookies
A unexpected sounding but lovely tasting pair with raspberry is the garden-fresh twist with basil.
Raspberry Basil Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
Method
- Cream the butter and sugar, then beat in the egg, vanilla, and chopped basil.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt to form a soft dough.
- Scoop onto lined sheets and swirl a little raspberry jam into each top.
- Bake at 350F for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are just set.
- Cool on the pan a few minutes before transferring.
Notes
16) Raspberry Frosted Sugar Cookies
Kids love these thick, soft sugar cookies with pink frosting from the bakery!
Ingredients
Method
- Cream 1 cup butter and the granulated sugar, then beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt to form a soft dough.
- Scoop into thick rounds on lined sheets and bake at 350F for 9 to 11 minutes until barely golden. Cool completely.
- Beat the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup butter, and raspberry jam until fluffy and pink.
- Swirl the frosting generously over each cooled cookie.