{"id":82356,"date":"2025-02-11T17:48:26","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T17:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/baking-category-a-b\/raspberry-sugar-cookies-real-flavor\/"},"modified":"2025-02-11T17:48:26","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T17:48:26","slug":"raspberry-sugar-cookies-real-flavor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=82356","title":{"rendered":"Raspberry Sugar Cookies (Real Flavor)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em>These <strong>raspberry sugar cookies<\/strong> are like regular cut-out sugar cookies, but with two major upgrades in the dough: tangy cream cheese and freeze-dried raspberries. Naturally colored, these pretty pink cookies are beautiful right out of the oven, but feel free to garnish with melted chocolate or any other recommended toppings. You\u2019ll love these for Valentine\u2019s Day or any occasion where you crave a fun, berry-flavored cookie.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>I originally published this recipe in 2021<\/strong> and have since added new photos and helpful success tips.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-perfmatters-preload=\"\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/raspberry-sugar-cookies\/?tp_image_id=143793\" data-pin-description=\"These raspberry sugar cookies are made with real freeze-dried raspberries and tangy cream cheese. They're extra tender and soft with real berry flavor. Top with white chocolate or dark chocolate for decoration. Valentine's Day cookie recipe on sallysbakingaddiction.com\" data-pin-title=\"Raspberry Sugar Cookies (Real Flavor)\" src=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chocolate-dipped-raspberry-sugar-cookies.jpg\" alt=\"heart-shaped raspberry Valentine's Day cookies dipped in chocolate and drizzled with white chocolate on lined baking sheet.\" class=\"wp-image-143793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chocolate-dipped-raspberry-sugar-cookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chocolate-dipped-raspberry-sugar-cookies-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chocolate-dipped-raspberry-sugar-cookies-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chocolate-dipped-raspberry-sugar-cookies-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chocolate-dipped-raspberry-sugar-cookies-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Have you ever baked my regular <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/best-sugar-cookies\/\" rel=\"\">sugar cookies<\/a> before? They\u2019re a traditional sugar cookie with soft centers and slightly crisp edges\u2014definitely a favorite around here, especially when I make <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/valentines-day-heart-sugar-cookies\/\">Valentine\u2019s Day cookies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/easter-cookies\/\">Easter cookies<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/christmas-sugar-cookies\/\">Christmas sugar cookies<\/a> (same dough recipe). A recipe with year-round versatility!<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s one of my most-used recipes, right along with <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/chewy-chocolate-chip-cookies\/\">chocolate chip cookies<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/baking-basics-homemade-buttery-flaky-pie-crust\/\">pie crust<\/a>. I also have a published recipe for <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/cream-cheese-cookies-nutella-glaze\/\" rel=\"\">cream cheese cut-out cookies with Nutella glaze<\/a>, which takes sugar cookies to the next level. The cream cheese provides a creamy-like texture and slight tang in each bite. I might even prefer them over regular sugar cookies!<\/p>\n<p>I took the same cream cheese sugar cookie dough and experimented with freeze-dried raspberries. The result was an extra tender berry-flavored cookie with the most gorgeous (and natural!) pink\/magenta color.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tell Me About These Raspberry Sugar Cookies<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Texture: <\/strong>Cream cheese makes the dough extra soft and creamy, which I love in so many cookie recipes, like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/apricot-cream-cheese-cookies\/\">apricot cream cheese thumbprints<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/maple-walnut-tassies\/\">maple walnut tassies<\/a>. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Flavor:<\/strong> If you\u2019re ever craving FLAVOR in your sugar cookies, start here. We have a slight tang from the cream cheese, but most of the flavor comes from raspberries. I appreciate that we\u2019re using real berries that have been freeze-dried, not artificial raspberry flavoring. Almond extract is completely optional, but it adds another level of flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ease: <\/strong>Cookie cutter sugar cookies, of any variety and flavor, aren\u2019t quite as easy as drop cookies. However, if you\u2019re comfortable using a rolling pin and cookie cutters, the process won\u2019t seem arduous. This recipe requires an extra step but it\u2019s pretty simple: grind the freeze-dried berries into powder before using.<\/li>\n<li><b>Time: <\/b>The cookie dough comes together quickly. Roll it out, then chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Without chilling, the cookies will completely lose their shape. After that, cut the dough into shapes, then bake. Set aside a few hours to complete this recipe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-perfmatters-preload=\"\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/raspberry-sugar-cookies\/?tp_image_id=143795\" data-pin-description=\"These raspberry sugar cookies are made with real freeze-dried raspberries and tangy cream cheese. They're extra tender and soft with real berry flavor. Top with white chocolate or dark chocolate for decoration. Valentine's Day cookie recipe on sallysbakingaddiction.com\" data-pin-title=\"Raspberry Sugar Cookies (Real Flavor)\" src=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/naturally-flavored-raspberry-sugar-cookies.jpg\" alt=\"heart-shaped raspberry sugar cookies dipped in chocolate and white chocolate on white plate.\" class=\"wp-image-143795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/naturally-flavored-raspberry-sugar-cookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/naturally-flavored-raspberry-sugar-cookies-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/naturally-flavored-raspberry-sugar-cookies-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/naturally-flavored-raspberry-sugar-cookies-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/naturally-flavored-raspberry-sugar-cookies-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freeze-Dried Raspberries Are the Secret<\/h2>\n<p>I love using freeze-dried berries in frostings. Have you tried this <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/strawberry-frosting\/\" rel=\"\">strawberry buttercream<\/a> before? When you grind freeze-dried strawberries into a powder, you can easily use it in frosting. Freeze-dried berry powder\u2014or \u201cdust\u201d\u2014is perfect because it\u2019s not wet and, therefore, doesn\u2019t mess with the consistency of frosting. <em>Real berry flavor without compromising texture.<\/em> We also use it on the coating of <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/chocolate-raspberry-crinkles\/\">chocolate raspberry crinkle cookies<\/a>. And, as it turns out, you can do the same thing with sugar cookie dough, as long as you don\u2019t go overboard with quantity. 2 cups (about 56g) of freeze-dried raspberries grinds down into 1\/2 cup of powder, which is the perfect amount for this sugar cookie dough.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where to buy freeze-dried raspberries:<\/strong> I usually find them in my regular grocery store in the dried fruit aisle. Keep your eyes peeled\u2014they\u2019re more common than you think. Trader Joe\u2019s and Target carry them too. You can also purchase them online and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3p6DyEZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">here is a brand<\/a> we\u2019ve tested before. (They are much cheaper in stores if you can find them!) You need 2 cups, which is a little more than one standard 1.2-ounce bag.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can I do this with another type of freeze-dried fruit? <\/strong>Yes, absolutely. I\u2019ve tested this sugar cookie dough with freeze-dried strawberries, blueberries, and mango. The mango flavor wasn\u2019t as intense as the berries, though. Use the same amount\u20141\/2 cup of the ground powder.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can I do this with regular dried fruit or frozen fruit?<\/strong> No, do not use chewy\/gummy dried fruit and do not use frozen fruit. You need freeze-dried raspberries, which are raspberries with all of the moisture removed\u2014that way they can grind into a powder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" data-perfmatters-preload=\"\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"882\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/raspberry-sugar-cookies\/?tp_image_id=95269\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-title=\"Raspberry Sugar Cookies (Real Flavor)\" src=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/freeze-dried-raspberries-and-powder.jpg\" alt=\"two side-by-side photos of freeze-dried raspberries in a food processor\" class=\"wp-image-95269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/freeze-dried-raspberries-and-powder.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/freeze-dried-raspberries-and-powder-500x368.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/freeze-dried-raspberries-and-powder-600x441.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/freeze-dried-raspberries-and-powder-150x110.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/raspberry-sugar-cookies\/?tp_image_id=143791\" data-pin-description=\"How to make raspberry sugar cookies on sallysbakingaddiction.com\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-title=\"Raspberry Sugar Cookies (Real Flavor)\" src=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/naturally-flavored-raspberry-cookie-dough.jpg\" alt=\"pink raspberry cookie dough with blue spatula in glass bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-143791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/naturally-flavored-raspberry-cookie-dough.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/naturally-flavored-raspberry-cookie-dough-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/naturally-flavored-raspberry-cookie-dough-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/naturally-flavored-raspberry-cookie-dough-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/naturally-flavored-raspberry-cookie-dough-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview: Making Raspberry Sugar Cookies<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Grind freeze-dried raspberries into powder.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Make sugar cookie dough.<\/strong> The recipe instructions below include creaming the butter and cream cheese together before adding sugar. You also need 1 egg and vanilla extract. Almond extract is optional, but a tasty addition if you have some on hand. The dry ingredients include flour, the raspberry powder, baking powder, and salt.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Divide into 2 pieces.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Roll out cookie dough.\u00a0<\/strong>Roll each piece of dough out to 1\/4 inch thickness. Have extra flour on hand because the dough is sticky.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chill rolled-out dough for at least 2 hours.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cut into shapes.<\/strong> Re-roll all your scraps\u2014you\u2019ll be surprised how many cookies you get from this amount of dough. I love these <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Dtyrb1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">heart-shaped cookie cutters<\/a>, but you can use whatever shape you\u2019d like.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake &amp; cool.<\/strong> Cool the cookies on the baking sheets before decorating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Trick Is the Order of Steps<\/h2>\n<p>Notice how I roll out the dough BEFORE chilling it in the refrigerator? Let me explain why. To prevent the cookies from over-spreading, the cookie dough must chill in the refrigerator. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3t1n5Wd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Roll out the dough<\/a> right after you prepare it, then chill the rolled-out dough. (At this point the dough is too soft to cut into shapes.) Don\u2019t chill the cookie dough and then try to roll it out because it will be too cold and difficult to work with. Divide the dough in half before rolling it out because smaller sections of dough are simply more manageable. <\/p>\n<p>I follow this same order of steps when making <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/brown-sugar-cut-out-cookies\/\">brown sugar cut-out cookies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"898\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/raspberry-sugar-cookies\/?tp_image_id=143790\" data-pin-description=\"How to make raspberry sugar cookies on sallysbakingaddiction.com\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" data-pin-title=\"Raspberry Sugar Cookies (Real Flavor)\" src=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/raspberry-heart-sugar-cookies-dough.jpg\" alt=\"raspberry sugar cookie dough being cut into heart shapes and shown again on baking sheet.\" class=\"wp-image-143790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/raspberry-heart-sugar-cookies-dough.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/raspberry-heart-sugar-cookies-dough-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/raspberry-heart-sugar-cookies-dough-600x449.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>After chilling, cut into shapes, arrange on lined baking sheets, bake, and then cool.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decoration &amp; Topping Ideas<\/h2>\n<p>I love using <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/royal-icing\/\" rel=\"\">royal icing<\/a> on regular <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/best-sugar-cookies\/\">sugar cookies<\/a>. That icing would definitely work here (and here\u2019s my <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/decorated-sugar-cookies\/\">how to decorate sugar cookies<\/a> tutorial if you want to do so!), but I didn\u2019t want the tangy raspberry and cream cheese flavors to be overpowered by super-sweet icing. So instead I dipped them in melted dark chocolate and drizzled with melted white chocolate. So simple, so delicious. Here are some options:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/raspberry-sugar-cookies\/?tp_image_id=143792\" data-pin-description=\"How to make raspberry sugar cookies on sallysbakingaddiction.com\" data-pin-title=\"Raspberry Sugar Cookies (Real Flavor)\" alt=\"hand dipping heart shaped cookie in melted chocolate.\" class=\"wp-image-143792 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/dipping-raspberry-cookie-in-chocolate.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/dipping-raspberry-cookie-in-chocolate.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/dipping-raspberry-cookie-in-chocolate-500x667.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/dipping-raspberry-cookie-in-chocolate-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/dipping-raspberry-cookie-in-chocolate-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/raspberry-sugar-cookies\/?tp_image_id=143792\" data-pin-description=\"How to make raspberry sugar cookies on sallysbakingaddiction.com\" data-pin-title=\"Raspberry Sugar Cookies (Real Flavor)\" src=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/dipping-raspberry-cookie-in-chocolate.jpg\" alt=\"hand dipping heart shaped cookie in melted chocolate.\" class=\"wp-image-143792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/dipping-raspberry-cookie-in-chocolate.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/dipping-raspberry-cookie-in-chocolate-500x667.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/dipping-raspberry-cookie-in-chocolate-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/dipping-raspberry-cookie-in-chocolate-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Garnish the chocolate or icing with sprinkles or leftover freeze-dried raspberry powder:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/raspberry-sugar-cookies\/?tp_image_id=143794\" data-pin-description=\"These raspberry sugar cookies are made with real freeze-dried raspberries and tangy cream cheese. They're extra tender and soft with real berry flavor. Top with white chocolate or dark chocolate for decoration. Valentine's Day cookie recipe on sallysbakingaddiction.com\" data-pin-title=\"Raspberry Sugar Cookies (Real Flavor)\" alt=\"heart-shaped raspberry Valentine's Day cookies dipped in chocolate and drizzled with white chocolate.\" class=\"wp-image-143794 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chocolate-dipped-raspberry-sugar-cookies-2.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chocolate-dipped-raspberry-sugar-cookies-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chocolate-dipped-raspberry-sugar-cookies-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chocolate-dipped-raspberry-sugar-cookies-2-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chocolate-dipped-raspberry-sugar-cookies-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chocolate-dipped-raspberry-sugar-cookies-2-300x450.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/raspberry-sugar-cookies\/?tp_image_id=143794\" data-pin-description=\"These raspberry sugar cookies are made with real freeze-dried raspberries and tangy cream cheese. They're extra tender and soft with real berry flavor. Top with white chocolate or dark chocolate for decoration. Valentine's Day cookie recipe on sallysbakingaddiction.com\" data-pin-title=\"Raspberry Sugar Cookies (Real Flavor)\" src=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chocolate-dipped-raspberry-sugar-cookies-2.jpg\" alt=\"heart-shaped raspberry Valentine's Day cookies dipped in chocolate and drizzled with white chocolate.\" class=\"wp-image-143794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chocolate-dipped-raspberry-sugar-cookies-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chocolate-dipped-raspberry-sugar-cookies-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chocolate-dipped-raspberry-sugar-cookies-2-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chocolate-dipped-raspberry-sugar-cookies-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chocolate-dipped-raspberry-sugar-cookies-2-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/raspberry-sugar-cookies\/?tp_image_id=143788\" data-pin-description=\"These raspberry sugar cookies are made with real freeze-dried raspberries and tangy cream cheese. They're extra tender and soft with real berry flavor. Top with white chocolate or dark chocolate for decoration. Valentine's Day cookie recipe on sallysbakingaddiction.com\" data-pin-title=\"Raspberry Sugar Cookies (Real Flavor)\" alt=\"hand holding raspberry sugar cookie with bite taken out of it.\" class=\"wp-image-143788 perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/naturally-flavored-raspberry-sugar-cookies-2.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/naturally-flavored-raspberry-sugar-cookies-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/naturally-flavored-raspberry-sugar-cookies-2-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/naturally-flavored-raspberry-sugar-cookies-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/naturally-flavored-raspberry-sugar-cookies-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/naturally-flavored-raspberry-sugar-cookies-2-300x450.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/raspberry-sugar-cookies\/?tp_image_id=143788\" data-pin-description=\"These raspberry sugar cookies are made with real freeze-dried raspberries and tangy cream cheese. They're extra tender and soft with real berry flavor. Top with white chocolate or dark chocolate for decoration. Valentine's Day cookie recipe on sallysbakingaddiction.com\" data-pin-title=\"Raspberry Sugar Cookies (Real Flavor)\" src=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/naturally-flavored-raspberry-sugar-cookies-2.jpg\" alt=\"hand holding raspberry sugar cookie with bite taken out of it.\" class=\"wp-image-143788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/naturally-flavored-raspberry-sugar-cookies-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/naturally-flavored-raspberry-sugar-cookies-2-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/naturally-flavored-raspberry-sugar-cookies-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/naturally-flavored-raspberry-sugar-cookies-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/naturally-flavored-raspberry-sugar-cookies-2-300x450.jpg 300w\" 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and flavor to this cream cheese sugar cookie dough. You can leave the cookies plain, but we love them garnished with melted chocolate.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr style=\"border-color: #EAEAEA !important; background-color: #EAEAEA !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\"\/>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-body\" style=\"color: #212121 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<h4>Optional Chocolate Topping<\/h4>\n<p><!--INSIDE_INGREDIENTS-->\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr style=\"border-color: #EAEAEA !important; background-color: #EAEAEA !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\"\/>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-body\" style=\"color: #212121 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\">Using a blender or food processor, process the freeze-dried raspberries into a powder. You\u2019ll have around 1\/2 cup. Feel free to grind extra and use as garnish in step 9.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\">Whisk the raspberry powder, flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Set aside.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\">In a large bowl using a hand-held or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and cream cheese together on medium-high speed until completely smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the granulated sugar and beat until mixture is fluffy and combined, about 1 minute. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using), and beat on high speed until combined, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl and beat again as needed to combine.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\">Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until combined. Dough will be very soft and creamy.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\">Generously flour your hands and rolling pin. Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces. Roll each portion out on a lightly floured piece of parchment paper or silicone baking mat to about 1\/4-inch thickness. The rolled-out dough can be any shape, as long as it is evenly 1\/4 inch thick.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-6\">Lightly dust one of the rolled-out dough portions with flour. Place a piece of parchment on top. (This prevents sticking.) Place the second rolled-out dough on top. Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-7\">Once chilled, preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (177\u00b0C). Line large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Carefully remove the top dough piece from the refrigerator. If it\u2019s sticking to the parchment, run your hand under it to help remove it. Using a cookie cutter, cut the dough into shapes. (I like these <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Dtyrb1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">heart cookie cutters<\/a>.) Re-roll the remaining dough and continue cutting until all is used. Repeat with second piece of dough. <em>Note: It doesn\u2019t seem like a lot of dough, but you get a lot of cookies from the dough scraps you re-roll.<\/em><\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-8\">Arrange cookies on baking sheets 3 inches apart. Bake for 12\u201313 minutes until very lightly browned around the edges. If your oven has hot spots, rotate the baking sheet(s) halfway through bake time. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before decorating.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-9\"><strong>For optional chocolate decorating:<\/strong> Melt the chopped chocolate in a double boiler, or use the microwave. Microwave in 20-second increments, stirring after each until completely melted. Dip cooled cookies in the melted chocolate and\/or drizzle with melted chocolate, then place back onto the lined baking sheets. I dipped the pictured cookies in melted semi-sweet chocolate and then drizzled melted white chocolate on top. If desired, sprinkle with extra freeze-dried raspberry powder (or sprinkles). Allow chocolate to set in the refrigerator (about 20\u201330 minutes) or at room temperature.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-10\">Cookies stay fresh tightly covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr style=\"border-color: #EAEAEA !important; background-color: #EAEAEA !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"secondary-color.border-color secondary-color.background-color\"\/>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #212121 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes-body\" style=\"color: #212121 !important;\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Freezing Instructions:<\/strong> Plain or decorated sugar cookies freeze well for up to 3 months. Wait for the chocolate\/icing to set completely before layering between sheets of parchment paper in a freezer-friendly container. Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature. You can also freeze the cookie dough for up to 3 months before rolling it out. Prepare the dough through step 4, divide in half, flatten both halves into discs as we do with <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/baking-basics-homemade-buttery-flaky-pie-crust\/\">pie crust<\/a>, wrap each disc in plastic wrap, then freeze. Thaw the discs in the refrigerator, then bring to room temperature for about 1 hour. Roll out the dough as directed in step 5, then chill rolled-out dough in the refrigerator for 45 minutes to 1 hour before cutting into shapes and baking. See this post on <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/baking-basics-how-to-freeze-cookie-dough\/\">how to freeze cookie dough<\/a> for a video tutorial.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Special Tools<\/strong> (affiliate links): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3xPO7my\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Food Processor<\/a> | Electric Mixer (<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3W5TmJc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span class=\"s2\">Handheld<\/span><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OMbx3g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span class=\"s2\">Stand<\/span><\/a>) | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3xzOrXO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span class=\"s2\">Baking Sheets<\/span><\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3kOnpUm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span class=\"s2\">Silicone Baking Mat<\/span><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3uO6APL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span class=\"s2\">Parchment Paper<\/span><\/a> |<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3t1n5Wd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Rolling Pin<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Rvb3Cs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Adjustable Rolling Pin<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Dtyrb1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Heart Cookie Cutter<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3p6DyEZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Freeze-Dried Raspberries<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2gT7aW9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Cooling Rack<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3m5CntK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Double Boiler<\/a> (optional)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Cream Cheese: <\/b>Want to leave out the cream cheese? Use this regular <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/best-sugar-cookies\/\">sugar cookies<\/a> recipe and add 1\/2 cup of the raspberry powder to that cookie dough. Whisk it in with the dry ingredients, just as you do here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freeze-dried raspberries:<\/strong> I always find them in my regular grocery store in the dried fruit aisle. Trader Joe\u2019s and Target carry them, too. You can also purchase them online and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3p6DyEZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">here is a brand<\/a> we\u2019ve tested before. (They are much cheaper in stores if you can find them!) You need 2 cups, which is a little more than a standard 1.2-ounce bag.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can I do this with another type of freeze-dried fruit? <\/strong>Yes, absolutely. I\u2019ve tested this sugar cookie dough with freeze-dried strawberries, blueberries, and mango. The freeze-dried raspberries gave the most potent flavor. Use the same amount\u20141\/2 cup of the ground powder.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can I do this with regular dried fruit or frozen fruit?<\/strong> No, do not use chewy\/gummy dried fruit and do not use frozen fruit. You need freeze-dried raspberries, which are raspberries with all of the moisture removed\u2014that way they can grind into a powder.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other Toppings:<\/strong> See Decoration &amp; Topping Ideas in blog post above.<\/li>\n<li>Be sure to check out my top 5 <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/5-tips-improve-next-batch-cookies\/\"><span class=\"s1\">cookie baking success tips<\/span><\/a> AND these are my 10 must-have <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/10-best-cookie-baking-tools\/\"><span class=\"s1\">cookie baking tools<\/span><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These raspberry sugar cookies are like regular cut-out sugar cookies, but with two major upgrades in the dough: tangy cream cheese and freeze-dried raspberries. Naturally colored, these pretty pink cookies are beautiful right out of the oven, but feel free to garnish with melted chocolate or any other recommended toppings. 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