Soft Chewy Raspberry Sugar Cookies (Printable Version)

Pillowy, chewy sugar delights featuring fresh raspberries and a sparkly berry-sugar coating. A sweet, fruity indulgence for any occasion.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
02 - ¾ cup granulated sugar
03 - ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
04 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
05 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
07 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
08 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
09 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
10 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Raspberry Mix

11 - 1 cup fresh raspberries, gently washed and patted dry

→ Coating

12 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
13 - 2 tablespoons crushed freeze-dried raspberries

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - Using a stand mixer with paddle attachment or hand mixer, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed for 3–4 minutes until pale, light, and fluffy.
04 - Reduce mixer speed to low. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just incorporated after each addition. Scrape down sides as needed.
05 - Mix in vanilla extract until fully combined.
06 - Gradually add the dry flour mixture on low speed. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
07 - Gently fold in the fresh raspberries by hand, taking care not to crush them completely.
08 - In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup granulated sugar and crushed freeze-dried raspberries.
09 - Use a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion dough. Roll each portion between palms to form a smooth ball, then roll in the sugar-raspberry mixture until coated.
10 - Place dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
11 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
12 - Remove from oven and let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The texture is absolute perfection pillowy centers with crisp, sugary edges
  • Fresh raspberries keep these cookies incredibly moist without making them soggy
  • That sparkly raspberry sugar coating makes them look like they came from a fancy bakery
02 -
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking prevents cookies from spreading too thin
  • Overmixing the raspberries will turn your dough pink and make the cookies dense
  • These cookies continue baking on the hot sheet, so pull them out when centers still look slightly underdone
03 -
  • If your raspberries are extra juicy, toss them in a tablespoon of flour before folding into the dough
  • For extra raspberry flavor, swirl a teaspoon of raspberry jam into each dough ball before coating
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