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Raspberry Lemon Zest Cookies

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Prep Time 18 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 22 cookies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup raspberry jam

Method
 

  1. Cream butter and sugar; beat in egg, lemon zest, and juice.
  2. Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Scoop onto lined sheets; toothpick-swirl little jam into each.
  4. Bake at 350F for 9 to 11 minutes until edges just golden.
  5. Cool on pan a few minutes; transfer to rack.

Notes

Zest the lemon before juicing it so you get the most flavor.