Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Cookies for Summer Bliss
Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Cookies for Summer Bliss, a delightful treat that captures the essence of summer with sweet-tart flavors and vibrant fruit.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 42 mins
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
1 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder
½ teaspoon Salt
1 cup Unsalted Butter
1 ½ cups Granulated Sugar
2 Large Eggs
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Zest
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
1 cup Fresh Strawberries
1-2 drops Pink Food Coloring (optional)
2 cups Powdered Sugar
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice (for glaze)
2 tablespoons Strawberry Puree
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the lemon zest and juice, and food coloring if using
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are set
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
- Prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and strawberry puree
- Drizzle or spread the glaze over cooled cookies and let set before serving
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and do not overmix the dough.
Chilling the dough helps maintain cookie shape during baking.