Strawberry Lemonade Cookies
Strawberry Lemonade Cookies offer a delightful blend of sweet strawberries and zesty lemons, making them the perfect summer treat. These soft, chewy cookies are easy to prepare and are sure to impress at any gathering or picnic. Their charming pink hue adds a festive touch, while the deliciously tangy flavor will keep everyone coming back for more. Whip up a batch and enjoy the sunshine in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries gently.
- Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in white chocolate chips or substituting strawberries with blueberries or raspberries. To maintain cookie softness, avoid overbaking—they should look slightly undercooked when removed from the oven.