These are 16 raspberry cookie recipes you're going to want to bake this week, especially if you have raspberries that are going soft in the fridge. This allows you to create some really fun desserts without letting that fruit go to waste. Let's get into it!
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1) Classic Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
These Raspberry thumbprint cookies are up first, and they're simply a buttery cookie base with a jammy raspberry center. Thumbprints are a cookie that everyone reaches for because they just look fun and festive, and that jam filling really ties these ones together.
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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 white chocolate raspberry swirl cookies go together really well because that creamy white chocolate is going to balance out the tart raspberries, and they are two flavors that are going to complement each other and may actually surprise you.
Swirl cookies can come out looking really pretty as long as you don't overdo it. My favorite way to do it is to gently drag a toothpick and make a couple of figure-eight marks in your cookie, then leave it. If you overdo it, those flavors are going to mix together too much, and you'll lose that pretty swirl effect you're after.
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 worth the extra effort of cutting those adorable windows. These are the perfect summer cookies that you are going to want to try.
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
These glazed raspberry almond cookies are going to be a sweet treat that people reach for just because they are pretty. They are topped with a drizzle glaze that hardens lightly, making them shiny.
And the almonds and raspberries complement each other really well. That nutty fruit combo gives you that touch of sweetness with that added crunch that's sure to be a hit every single time.
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
Everybody loves a good shortbread cookie. They're small, crumbly, buttery cookies. And being able to throw that raspberry twist in here means these are going to be ones that disappear fast, no matter how many you make.
Throwing in that fruit flavor with your shortbread brings two flavors together that will be melt-in-your-mouth delicious. This is a recipe you're going to want to save.
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
These are actually really cool because chocolate chip cookies already have that familiar flavor. We know what to expect when we bite into that, but when you have that tart raspberry mixed in, it gives you a surprise flavor burst in your mouth that is sure to be a hit every single time. It's a fun way to upgrade a basic 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
These raspberry coconut macaroons are the cookie you did not know you needed. Macaroons already have that crunchy base, and when you throw in some chewy coconut mounds with raspberry mixed in, these are going to be a cookie that surprises you in the best way.
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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
Raspberry and lemon are two flavors that complement each other really well because that citrus berry combo is one that so many people already love. My favorite energy drink has these two flavors mixed together, so bringing them together in a cookie is going to basically taste like a happy little dose of sunshine on your 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
A classic fruit add-in on an oatmeal cookie is usually cranberry, but this is a good way to use up those raspberries in your fridge. It's going to actually be a surprise that you were not anticipating. It's going to feel like a wholesome dessert, but you can actually enjoy these ones for breakfast.
That raspberry fruit is just going to be that perfect pop of flavor you didn't know your last oatmeal cookie was missing.
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
Who doesn't love a good sandie? These raspberry pecan sandies are buttery, nutty, crumbly, and they have that hidden raspberry filling inside that is going to be a surprise filling, and a recipe you're gonna wanna make more than once.
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
Something about dark chocolate and raspberry just works. They are two flavors that go really well together. That chocolate is going to give you a fudgy, deep, decadent flavor, and when you pair that together with the tartness of a raspberry, it's going to give you the perfect twist that you didn't know you needed in a dessert.
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
The classic cheesecake flavor is strawberry cheesecake, but this recipe gives you a twist by throwing in some raspberries instead and doing it in cookie form. It's bringing two classic desserts together, and who doesn't love that?
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
I have not personally tried this exact biscotti, but it has three flavors I love separately, so I would love to give it a go. Biscotti is obviously really good for dunking in coffee, so to have that raspberry and pistachio flavor in these ones, I think, would be really good.
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 meringue clouds are a very light and barely sweet dessert that are going to melt in your mouth almost instantly. Meringue is a classic dessert that a lot of people love, and throwing in some raspberries is going to give you that perfect tart filling that is going to be perfect every single time.
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
Sugar cookies are the classic go-to, and we all love them. But these raspberry basil sugar cookies bring an unexpected pairing of flavors that are going to be a hit with your guests.
I personally love desserts that have that unexpected flavor pairing, and I think the tartness of raspberry mixed in with that basil is really going to bring the sugar out in these cookies. This is a recipe I'm excited to try.
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
Yes, please. I love a thick, soft sugar cookie. And when you make a raspberry frosting, mixing it with cream cheese is actually going to turn it pink, which gives you that classic pink frosted sugar cookie that kids and adults alike all love. This will remind you of a childhood bakery treat you're still craving.
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.