Description
Strawberry Lemonade Cookies offer a bright and refreshing flavor combination of juicy strawberries and zesty lemon, perfect for summer snacking and dessert lovers. These light, tender cookies are easy to bake, visually appealing with flecks of strawberry and lemon zest, and customizable to suit different dietary needs or flavor preferences.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
Optional Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Rinse and dice fresh strawberries into small pieces. Zest and juice lemons. Measure all other ingredients to have them ready.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, incorporating air for a tender cookie texture.
- Add Lemon and Vanilla: Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar to infuse the dough with bright citrus aroma.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Whisk together all-purpose flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to keep cookies soft.
- Fold in Strawberries: Carefully fold the diced strawberries into the dough evenly without over-mashing, ensuring juicy bursts in each cookie.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are set but still soft.
- Cool and Glaze (Optional): Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack. Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice and drizzle over cookies for a sweet and tangy finishing touch.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries and lemons for best flavor and texture.
- Do not overmix dough to avoid tough cookies.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to achieve thicker cookies.
- Dice strawberries finely for even distribution and to prevent excess moisture.
- Remove cookies when edges are lightly golden to retain soft, chewy centers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Strawberry cookies, Lemonade cookies, Summer cookies, Gluten-free cookies, Vegan cookies option, Berry cookies