Chewy Berry Cookie Treats (Printable Version)

Soft and chewy cookies bursting with raspberry goodness. The sweetness and tart hits the perfect balance every time.

# Ingredients:

→ Berry Sauce

01 - 1/4 cup white sugar
02 - 1 cup raspberries, frozen

→ Cookie Dough

03 - 2 cups gluten-free flour (includes xanthan gum)
04 - 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1.5 tablespoons corn starch
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, kosher
07 - Room temp 1/2 cup butter or vegan stick
08 - 1 cup plus 2 tbsp sugar, divided

→ Liquid Mix

09 - 3 tablespoons syrup made with raspberries
10 - 3 tbsp red food coloring drops (optional)
11 - 1/2 cup raspberry chunks, chilled
12 - 2 tbsp cornstarch stirred with 3 tbsp water
13 - 3 tablespoons milk of choice

# Steps:

01 - Heat sugar with a cup of raspberries on medium for about 10 mins till it thickens. Strain it after and cool.
02 - Cut frozen berries into tiny bits. Put back in freezer for later.
03 - Mix cornstarch, salt, gluten-free flour, and baking powder in a bowl.
04 - Whip sugar and butter till it’s fluffy. Toss in cornstarch mixture, milk, and some raspberry syrup. Slowly add dry mix.
05 - Optional! Stir in food coloring, then mix in cold berry pieces softly for a cool swirl look.
06 - Let dough freeze for 60 mins. Shape into balls, coat with extra sugar, then bake at 325°F for a quarter hour. Push into shape when hot.

# Notes:

01 - Dough needs to chill before baking.
02 - Swaps make it vegan.
03 - Press cookies gently right after baking.