Raspberries & Crème Cookies

Raspberries & Crème Cookies are soft, buttery sugar cookies topped with silky pink crème frosting and finished with fresh raspberries and a light dusting of powdered sugar. These cookies are elegant, delicate, and perfect for special occasions like Valentine’s Day, bridal showers, baby showers, or anytime you want a pretty bakery-style dessert that tastes as good as it looks. The balance of sweet vanilla cookie, creamy frosting, and slightly tart raspberries makes every bite feel indulgent but not heavy.

Ingredients

For the Cookies

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Raspberries & Crème Frosting

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pink food coloring (optional)

Topping

• Fresh raspberries
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Preparation Steps

Step 1: Make the Cookie Dough

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.

Step 2: Shape and Bake

Scoop dough into equal portions and roll into balls.Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and gently flatten slightly.Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet.

Step 3: Make the Crème Frosting

Beat butter until creamy.Add powdered sugar gradually, followed by vanilla extract and cream.Beat until smooth and fluffy.Add pink food coloring if desired.

Step 4: Decorate the Cookies

Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cookies in a swirl pattern.Top each cookie with fresh raspberries.Lightly dust with powdered sugar just before serving.

Variation

• Use raspberry jam swirled into the frosting for stronger raspberry flavor
• Swap raspberries for strawberries or blackberries
• Add white chocolate chips to the cookie dough for extra sweetness
• Make lemon crème frosting instead of vanilla for a bright twist
• Turn them into sandwich cookies by frosting between two cookies

Serving Suggestions

• Serve on a dessert tray with other Valentine’s Day cookies
• Pair with tea, coffee, or a glass of milk
• Add to a pink or red themed dessert table
• Garnish the platter with extra fresh raspberries
• Perfect for gifting in bakery boxes

Prep Time / Cooking Time / Total Time

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Cooling & Decorating Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 57 minutes

Nutritional Info (Approximate per cookie)

Calories: 230
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 12g
Sugar: 18g

Conclusion

Raspberries & Crème Cookies are soft, beautiful, and full of flavor, making them a perfect dessert for special occasions or romantic celebrations. With their creamy frosting and fresh raspberry topping, they look bakery-made but are simple enough to prepare at home.