Lemon Sugar Cookies with Raspberry Frosting

These lemon sugar cookies with raspberry frosting are bursting with flavor! Lemon zest and juice lend a tangy citrus flavor to the soft and slightly chewy sugar cookies. Freeze-dried raspberries give the velvety frosting a vibrant, fruity flavor and color. The combination of the soft, buttery sugar cookie and lush raspberry frosting yields a delightful treat reminiscent of warm, sunny days.

What better way to usher in Spring than with a vibrant lemon sugar cookie covered in bright pink raspberry cream cheese frosting! These cookies are the epitome of bougie cookies.

Instead of going to Crumbl let’s make some in our kitchens. Don’t worry, they’re easy to make, and your whole family will love them!

• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 2 lemons, zested and juiced
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 ounce freeze dried raspberries, plus extra for garnish
• 8-ounce block cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups (1 pound) powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk or cream