Soft Chewy Raspberry Sugar Cookies (Print Version)

Tender cookies with fresh raspberries and sparkly sugar coating for chewy, berry-filled treats.

# What You 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 - 2¾ 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, optional

# Steps:

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 - In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or using a hand mixer, cream the 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 bowl 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 if using.
09 - Use a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop or spoon to portion dough. Roll each portion between your 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 before serving or storing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They stay soft and pillowy for days, even after the berries settle into the dough.
  • The freeze-dried raspberry sugar coating adds a subtle tartness that balances the sweetness perfectly.
  • Fresh raspberries create little pockets of jammy goodness without making the cookies soggy.
  • They look bakery-level impressive but come together with ingredients you probably already have.
02 -
  • If you skip drying the raspberries, the dough will turn pink and get sticky, making it nearly impossible to roll into balls.
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking helps the cookies keep their thick, bakery-style shape instead of spreading thin.
  • Dont press the dough balls flat before baking, let them spread naturally in the oven for that soft, pillowy center.
  • If your raspberries are too ripe and falling apart, swap them for freeze-dried raspberries mixed into the dough instead.
03 -
  • Use a kitchen scale to portion the dough evenly so all the cookies bake at the same rate.
  • If you dont have freeze-dried raspberries, crush up a few raspberry fruit snacks and mix them with the sugar for a similar effect.
  • Bake one test cookie first to check your oven temperature and adjust the time if needed.
  • For a deeper raspberry flavor, add half a teaspoon of raspberry extract along with the vanilla.
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