Can I put fresh raspberries in cookies?

You can use fresh raspberries, you just have to chop them up quite small, dry them with some kitchen towel, and expect your cookies to spread a little more. Working with frozen raspberries is actually sometimes easier because they don’t squish nearly as easily, giving you more time to work with them.

Can raspberry thumbprint cookies be frozen?

Yes. Let the cookies have cooled for a few hours so the jam sets, then stack the cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper between the layers. The cookies will keep in the freezer for up to 1 month.

How to keep baked cookies soft?

Keep Them Sealed The key to keeping cookies fresh and soft is to seal them in an airtight container, like a resealable freezer bag. And here’s a nifty little trick: add a piece of bread to the bag. You might think that the bread trick works because the cookies absorb moisture from the bread.

Why did my raspberry cookies turn green?

The chlorogenic acid (chlorophyll) in sunflower seeds reacts with the baking soda/powder when baked, causing the green color when the cookies cool. This is completely harmless! Depending on the recipe, a splash of lemon juice may also help. You can also check out our tried and tested SunButter recipes.

Can I put frozen berries in cookies?

For the raspberries, I used fresh berries and froze them before using them in this recipe. I found that using non-frozen berries resulted in the raspberries becoming completely smushed in the process of scooping. Of course, they still tasted delicious, but in terms of appearance, frozen berries yield a prettier cookie.

Do raspberry thumbprint cookies need to be refrigerated?

Store your baked thumbprint cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. There’s no need to refrigerate. These cookies will keep for at least a week before starting to dry out and get crumbly.

Why are my raspberry cookies GREY?

In almost every case, it’s not you, it’s your baking powder. Baking powder with aluminum in it reacts to acidic ingredients, causing this discoloration and what many people find to be a “tinny” or metallic taste.

Why do frozen raspberries turn blue when baked?

Baking powder with aluminium in it can react with the acid in raspberries and cause them to turn blue when baked.

Can you use fresh raspberries instead of frozen?

Generally, speaking, you can use fresh and frozen berries interchangeably in your baking recipes, but you may need to make a few tweaks to ensure it comes out perfectly.

Should cookies be baked on parchment paper?

Lining a baking sheet when making cookies: Not only will the parchment help cookies bake more evenly, the non-stick quality also helps prevent them from cracking or breaking when lifting them off the sheet. Decorating home-baked goods: Parchment paper makes the perfect wrapper for baked goods.