Yara's Oven Delighs: Whisking up Delights

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🍋 Lemon Raspberry Cookies (Gluten-Free & Vegan Option)

A soft, zesty cookie bursting with real lemon flavor and sweet-tart raspberries.

If you’re looking for a cookie that tastes like sunshine, these Lemon Raspberry Cookies are it. They’re soft, tender, and marbled with real raspberries, then rolled in lemon sugar for a sparkling finish. Whether you’re gluten-free, vegan, or just love fresh, fruity desserts — this recipe is sure to win hearts.

Perfect for summer picnics, brunch spreads, or brightening up any gray day, these cookies are also freezer-friendly and customizable.

🍽 Prep & Cook Time

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 15–17 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour 35 minutes
Yields: 12 cookies

Ingredients

For the Cookies

2 cups (240g) gluten-free flour (1:1 blend with xanthan gum)
1½ tsp baking soda
½ cup (113g) unsalted butter or vegan baking stick
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
2 tbsp (16g) cornstarch + 3 tbsp (45ml) water (egg replacer)
3 tbsp (45ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp (12g) lemon zest
½ cup (60g) dried frozen raspberries( you can mix with fresh raspberries), roughly chopped

For the Lemon Sugar

3 tbsp (38g) granulated sugar
1 tsp (2g) lemon zest

Raspberry Glaze

1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
1–2 fresh raspberries
1-2 tbsp milk

Instructions

Step 1: Prep Ingredients

Zest and juice your lemons. Save 2 tbsp zest for dough and 1 tsp for lemon sugar.
Roughly chop raspberries.

Step 2: Make the Dough

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda.
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth.
In a mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and creamy (2–3 minutes).
Add cornstarch mix, milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until pale and slightly chunky.
Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Fold in raspberries gently with a spatula (don’t overmix).

Step 3: Freeze

Cover the dough and freeze for at least 1 hour. Do not skip this step — it prevents the cookies from spreading.

Step 4: Bake

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Scoop 12 dough balls using a large cookie scoop.
Roll each in lemon sugar (sugar + zest mixture).
Place 6 per tray, 3–4 inches apart.
Bake for 15–17 minutes until edges are set.
Let cool 5 minutes on the tray, then transfer to a rack.

Step 5: Glaze

Mix powdered sugar, raspberries, and water until smooth.
Drizzle over fully cooled cookies. Let glaze set before serving.

Storage

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Unbaked dough balls can be kept frozen for 1 month.

Nutrition Facts (Per Cookie – Approximate)

Calories: 210
Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Sugar: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g

These Lemon Raspberry Cookies combine the brightness of citrus with juicy raspberry pockets — all in a soft, gluten-free cookie. They’re perfect for sharing, gifting, or treating yourself. You’ll love how the lemon sugar adds a subtle crunch while the raspberries create a marbled effect that’s as pretty as it is delicious.

Let me know in the comments if you make these — and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram so I can see your beautiful cookies!