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Strawberry Lemonade Cookies

Delicious Strawberry Lemonade Cookies for a Sweet Summer Treat

These Strawberry Lemonade Cookies are a refreshing summer treat, perfect for picnics.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour blend (1:1 ratio)
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh for best results
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt A pinch of sea salt can elevate the flavor profile
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Use vegan butter or coconut oil for a dairy-free option
  • 0.75 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar
  • 1 large Egg Flax egg can be used for a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 cup Chopped Fresh Strawberries Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Spatula
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with the granulated and brown sugars using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the butter-sugar mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.
  5. Gradually integrate the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped fresh strawberries using a spatula.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden, then cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  9. Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are versatile and can be adapted to various dietary needs. Opt for fresh ingredients for maximum flavor and consider chilling the dough for better texture.

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