Description
These Strawberry Lemonade Cookies are soft, buttery, and packed with fresh lemon zest and juicy strawberries. A sweet and tangy cookie that’s perfect for warm days!
Ingredients
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For the Cookies
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed (or 3/4 cup fresh diced strawberries, patted dry)
For the Lemon Glaze (Optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
1. Make the Cookie Dough
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries (or fresh strawberries).
2. Shape & Bake the Cookies
- Scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
3. Make the Lemon Glaze (Optional)
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Drizzle over the cooled cookies and let set for about 10 minutes before serving.
Serving & Storage
- Serve at room temperature.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Notes
- If using fresh strawberries, pat them dry to avoid excess moisture.
- For extra strawberry flavor, add 1 teaspoon strawberry extract to the dough.
- Want a pinker hue? Add 1–2 drops of red food coloring to the dough.