Description
Strawberry Lemonade Cookies are a taste of sunshine! These soft, chewy cookies combine the tangy zest of lemon with sweet strawberries for a refreshing summer treat. An easy sweet treat that elevates any average day!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree (fresh or frozen)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- nFor the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Optional: Pink food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the strawberry puree and lemon zest. Mix until just combined. Don’t overmix!
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Add a drop of pink food coloring if desired.
- Once cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the cookies.
- Let the glaze set before serving. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: strawberry, lemonade, cookies, summer, dessert, easy