Strawberry Lemonade Cookies A Sweet, Tangy Treat for Any Occasion!
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
杻 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
讀 1 large egg
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
蓼 1 tsp baking soda
蓼 tsp salt
籠 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Glaze Optional:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
Instructions
1 Prepare the cookie dough:
Preheat your oven to 350F 175C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
2 Combine dry ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
3 Form the cookies:
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Gently press each ball down with the back of a spoon or your fingers to flatten slightly.
4 Bake:
Bake the cookies for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the center is still soft. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
5 Make the glaze Optional:
While the cookies are cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and crushed freeze-dried strawberries to make the glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies for a sweet and tangy finish.
6 Serve:
Enjoy these refreshing strawberry lemonade cookies with a cold glass of lemonade, or simply as a delicious treat anytime!
Tips for the Perfect Strawberry Lemonade Cookies
Freeze-dried strawberries: For the best texture and flavor, use freeze-dried strawberries, as they add a concentrated strawberry flavor without making the dough too wet.
Lemon zest: Adding fresh lemon zest to the dough enhances the citrus flavor and gives the cookies a fresh, zesty aroma.
Soft and chewy: To keep the cookies soft, dont overbake them! They should be slightly undercooked in the center for that perfect chewy texture.
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