Raspberry Lemonade Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Print Version)
Soft, chewy treats featuring zesty lemon, fresh raspberries, hearty oats, and plump raisins for a refreshing citrus twist.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup rolled oats
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
11 - Zest of 1 large lemon
12 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
→ Mix-ins
13 - 1/2 cup raisins
14 - 1 cup fresh raspberries (or frozen, unthawed)
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
04 - Beat in egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until fully incorporated and smooth.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Gently fold in raisins and raspberries. Raspberries will break down slightly for a marbled effect.
07 - Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11–13 minutes until edges are golden and centers are just set.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The raspberry and lemon combo tastes like summer squeezed into cookie form.
- That chewy oat texture means they stay soft for days if they last that long.
02 -
- Frozen raspberries work beautifully but add them straight from frozen or the dough turns purple.
- Overmixing after adding berries creates a swirled look but breaks down the texture.
03 -
- Chill the dough for thirty minutes if you want thicker cookies that hold their shape.
- Zest the lemon before juicing it saves the frustration of trying to zest a collapsed lemon half.