Chocolate Raspberry Cookies (Easy Drop Cookie)

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Soft, buttery chocolate raspberry cookies are one of my absolute favorite cookie recipes. These raspberry cookies are super quick and easy to make and taste different than many of the beloved classic cookies that people normally turn to. The tart raspberries complement the chocolate for cookies that are perfect for any time of the year and add terrific festive color to any holiday dessert platter!

Raspberry cookies stacked on a white plate

As the holiday season approaches again, there is nothing I love more then the aroma of freshly baked cookies in my kitchen.

It brings back holiday memories of my childhood and traditions with my children but also lets me know that one of my very favorite holiday activities is just around the corner….the Christmas Cookie Exchange.

Chocolate and raspberries are a combination that people adore – and these cookies meld the sweet and tart flavors together brilliantly!

Soft and buttery with a tangy bite of raspberry, these cookies are so easy to prepare and require very few ingredients, most of which we all have in our pantry or fridge.

From start to finish…..from baking to plating then wrapping the cookies up with a gorgeous ribbon, these are perfect for your next Christmas Cookie Exchange or cookie tin gift.

This is one cookie recipe you will make again and again – and hand out the recipe again and again!

If you want more tasty cookie recipes, try my Shortbread Christmas Cookies, Grinch Cookies, or Vanilla Crinkle Cookies.

Ingredients Needed For Raspberry Cookies Recipe

Flour – all-purpose
Baking Powder
Salt
Butter – salted, room temperature
Sugar – granulated
Raspberries – frozen or fresh
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

How To Make Raspberry Cookies

Step 1 – Preheat Oven And Mix Dry Ingredients

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line your cookie

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.

Step 2 – Prepare Raspberries

Place the raspberries in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds. Stir after each 30 seconds until the raspberries are soft and liquifying. It could take 1 – 2 minutes of microwaving.

You can also achieve the same results on the stove by cooking on medium for about 3 – 5 minutes.

Step 3 – Cream Butter And Sugar

Add butter and sugar to a large bowl and cream together with mixer.

butter and sugar creamed in a clear mixing bowl

Step 4 – Add Raspberries

Pour raspberries into the sugar mixture and beat on high.

Step 5 – Add Dry Ingredients To Wet Ingredients

Fold dry ingredients into the raspberry mixture.

adding dry ingredients to creamed sugar mixture

Step 6 – Add Chocolate Chips

Now gently fold in the chocolate chips.

adding chocolate chips to raspberry cookie dough

Make 12 dough balls and place them on the baking sheet. Carefully press down on the dough ball about halfway.

adding balls of raspberry cookie dough to a prepared baking sheet

Step 8 – Bake And Cool

Bake for approximately 10 – 13 minutes.

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 – 10 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack.

Raspberry Cookies Recipe Notes And Tips

A dough scoop is a great tool for making portioning the dough. The scoop will ensure that the cookies are all uniform in size so they cook evenly.

You don’t have to press the dough before baking, but if you do, use a spatula to do it.

When beating the raspberries and sugar mixture together, use a high speed to incorporate the berries with the butter. If the mixture begins separating, increase the speed – but stop mixing once the berries are blended to prevent overmixing.

If you are not a fan of the raspberry seeds, strain the cooked berries before adding them to the sugar and butter mixture.

Store the remaining cookie dough in the refrigerator until the first round of cookies has been baked, cooled, and removed from the baking sheet.

stacked raspberry cookies on a white plate

Fresh vs. Frozen Raspberries

You can make these raspberry cookies with either fresh or frozen raspberries – and this recipe will taste the same!

Pro Tip: Freeze-dried raspberries will not work for this recipe. You need the juice from the berries to give these cookies their signature color and flavor.

Variations Of Raspberry Cookies To Try

Use white chocolate chips in place of the semi-sweet chocolate chips. The white chocolate will look beautiful with the color of the cookies.

Add a dash of lemon for a bright, citrusy bite.

Add in mini chocolate chips instead of regular-size chocolate chips.

Dust with a bit of powdered sugar.

Make a simple powdered sugar glaze and drizzle over the cookies.

Make Gluten-Free Raspberry Cookies

Just substitute the all-purpose flour for gluten-free flour.

Also, you should double-check that the chocolate chips do not contain gluten (believe it or not, some do). The rest of the ingredients should be naturally gluten-free.

Make Dairy-Free Raspberry Cookies

To make these chocolate raspberry cookies dairy-free, substitute the butter for vegan butter or pureed applesauce.

Also, make sure you use semi-sweet chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate chips.

stacked chocolate raspberry cookies on a white plate

Raspberry Cookies FAQs

Can I make the cookie dough ahead of time?

Yes! Make the cookie dough ahead of time and put it in the fridge up to a day or two ahead of baking.

How long will these Raspberry Cookies stay fresh?

Store these cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. I like to keep them in the fridge because keeping them at room temperature will cause the moisture in the berries to make the cookies soggy.

Can I freeze these Raspberry Cookies?

You can certainly freeze the dough but I don’t suggest freezing the already baked cookies. When thawing, they may become too moist from being frozen and also from the moisture in the raspberries.

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