Description
Deliciously tangy and sweet, these Strawberry Lemonade Cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar for frosting
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the lemon zest and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Scoop dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let them cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth, then spread over the cooled cookies.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a little lemon extract to the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg