Ingredients
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
– 1 cup fresh strawberries, mashed
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon baking powder
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
– 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
Making Strawberry Lemonade Cookies is easy! Just follow these simple steps:
1. Prep Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add Egg and Extracts: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until well blended.
4. Prepare Strawberries: Fold in the mashed strawberries gently into the mixture.
5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
6. Incorporate Dry to Wet: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined, being careful not to overmix.
7. Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth to create the glaze.
11. Glaze Cookies: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies, allowing it to set.
By following these steps, you will have a batch of mouthwatering Strawberry Lemonade Cookies that are ready to be devoured!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 2g