Description
Looking for the best spring cookie ideas that feel quick easy and bright These Lemon Raspberry Easter Thumbprint Cookies are a simple and festive dessert with buttery texture citrus flavor and fruity centers They make a healthy style treat when enjoyed in moderation and are perfect for Easter brunch dessert tables spring parties baby showers and gift boxes Save this easy recipe when you want the best simple and quick holiday cookie idea
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy then mix in lemon zest Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms Tip Do not overmix
- Roll dough into 1 inch balls coat lightly in sugar and place on a parchment lined baking sheet Press a small indentation into each cookie
- Fill each center with about 1/2 teaspoon raspberry jam Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are lightly golden
- Cool completely then whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice and drizzle glaze over cookies Tip Glaze lightly for best texture
Notes
- Do not overfill jam centers
- Cool cookies before glazing
- Use fresh lemon for best flavor
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg