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Raspberry Lemon Zest Cookies

Mellow lemon cookies perked up with sweet-tart raspberry swirls.
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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 the butter and sugar, then beat in the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  2. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  3. Scoop onto lined sheets and swirl a little raspberry jam into each with a toothpick.
  4. Bake at 350F for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are just golden.
  5. Cool on the pan a few minutes before transferring to a rack.

Notes

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