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🍓 Raspberry Sugar Cookies
Soft • Buttery • Crinkled with Sweet Memories
✨ Introduction
Some cookies are flashy. Others are nostalgic.
These Raspberry Sugar Cookies belong to the second kind — the kind that transports you to quiet afternoons, flour-dusted counters, and fingers dipped into sugar bowls. They’re tender in the middle, lightly crisp at the edges, and kissed with bright raspberry flavor that feels both cheerful and comforting.
Rolled in sugar and baked until gently crackled, they’re simple in appearance but rich in feeling. Whether you’re baking for a celebration or just yourself (with tea and a blanket, of course), these cookies prove that the simplest treats often become the sweetest memories.
🧺 Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon raspberry extract (or 2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam)
- 2¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For Rolling
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (or powdered sugar for a softer look)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Cream the Butter & Sugar
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until pale, fluffy, and light — about 2–3 minutes. - Add the Wet Ingredients
Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and raspberry extract (or jam). Beat until fully combined and silky. - Combine the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. - Form the Dough
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix. - Chill the Dough
Cover and refrigerate for 30–45 minutes. This helps the cookies hold their shape and develop that signature crackle. - Shape & Roll
Scoop dough into 1½-inch balls, roll each generously in sugar, and place on a lined baking sheet. - Bake
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, just until edges are set and tops are cracked. - Cool Gently
Let cookies rest on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
🔥 Methods & Baking Techniques
- Creaming Method: Ensures light texture and even sweetness
- Chilling: Prevents spreading and creates soft centers
- Sugar Rolling: Adds texture, sparkle, and classic crackle
- Gentle Baking: Keeps the centers tender and pillowy
📜 A Little History
Sugar cookies date back to the 1700s, originating in Pennsylvania with German settlers. Over time, bakers began infusing them with fruit flavors, extracts, and jams. Raspberry, with its bright balance of sweet and tart, quickly became a favorite — especially in European-inspired baking traditions where fruit-forward desserts shine.
These cookies are a modern twist on that timeless classic.
🧩 Formation & Texture
- Outside: Lightly crisp, sugar-dusted, delicately cracked
- Inside: Soft, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth
- Flavor: Sweet vanilla base with a gentle raspberry tang
They hold their shape beautifully and stay soft for days.
💕 Cookie Lovers’ Notes (Lovers ❤️)
- Tea lovers adore these with Earl Grey or chamomile
- Kids love the pink hue and sugar sparkle
- Bakers love how forgiving and reliable the dough is
- Nostalgia lovers swear they taste like childhood
🔁 Methods Loved by Cookie Lovers (More Lovers 💗)
- Add white chocolate chips for extra sweetness
- Sandwich two cookies with raspberry jam or cream
- Swap sugar for powdered sugar for a snow-kissed look
- Freeze dough balls for fresh cookies anytime
🌸 Conclusion
These Raspberry Sugar Cookies aren’t loud or complicated — and that’s their magic. They’re the kind of cookie you bake when you want comfort, calm, and a little sweetness in your day. Soft, simple, and full of heart, they remind us that sometimes the best treats don’t need much… just butter, sugar, and a little love.
If cookies could give hugs — this would be one 🤍🍓
If you want, I can also turn this into a social media caption, printable recipe card, or holiday-style version ✨