- The dough can be refrigerated or frozen, so you can prep these ahead and bake off fresh batches whenever you like.
- Raspberries and lemon supply sources of fiber, vitamin C and additional antioxidants to this sweet treat.
- The raspberry–powdered sugar coating bakes into a vivid, crinkled finish that’s as eye-catching as it is delicious.
Tangy and full of flavor, these Raspberry-Lemon Crinkle Cookies take a well-loved classic and make it feel brand-new. A hint of lemon keeps the flavor lively, while a vibrant raspberry–powdered sugar coating bakes into its signature crinkled finish. Best of all, the dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to three days before baking—perfect for spreading out your holiday prep or baking off a fresh batch right before guests arrive. With their jewel-toned coating, these cookies are guaranteed to stand out on any dessert table or cookie swap. Ready to see for yourself? Read on for our best baking tips and tricks below for a perfect batch of cookies every time.
Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen
These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!
- If you don’t have a cookie scoop, scoop out 2 level tablespoons of dough with a regular measuring spoon, then roll it into a ball with your hands for uniform shape.
- The dough needs at least 2½ hours to firm up. This prevents overspreading in the oven and gives you that signature crinkled finish. If you’re short on time, chill the dough in the freezer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Bottled lemon juice works in a pinch, but fresh zest and juice deliver a brighter, cleaner flavor that makes these cookies special.
Nutrition Notes
- Freeze-dried raspberries are rich in antioxidants, including vitamin C as well as the anthocyanins that give these berries their deep red color. Enjoy leftover freeze-dried raspberries on their own for a sweet snack or toss into yogurt or oatmeal for a flavor boost.
- Lemon juice and lemon zest will provide a source of vitamin C, although the heat from baking will cause the vitamin C benefits to diminish. Lemon zest contains a unique antioxidant found in citrus peels, called d-limonene, that early research has shown to have potent anti-inflammatory benefits, although more current human studies are needed.
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower.
