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Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Cookies

These Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Cookies are a delightful treat that melts in your mouth, perfect for summer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup very soft butter use salted for extra flavor
  • 1 cup powdered sugar no substitutions needed
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch essential for texture
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract opt for pure vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt balances sweetness
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can replace with gluten-free flour
For the Strawberry Syrup
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries or substitute with other berries
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar for syrup
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice adjust to taste
  • 1 cup additional powdered sugar add as needed for icing consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • fine mesh sieve
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the very soft butter until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually add the powdered sugar until smooth.
  3. Mix in cornstarch, vanilla extract, and kosher salt until smooth. Gradually add flour until dough is cohesive.
  4. If dough is too soft, add up to 2 tablespoons of flour or refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  5. Scoop dough into balls, roll in granulated sugar, and place on prepared pans with 2 inches apart.
  6. Flatten each cookie ball slightly and bake for 18-22 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  7. Cool cookies on sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Microwave diced strawberries with granulated sugar for 1 minute, then strain to extract syrup.
  9. In a bowl, combine strawberry syrup, fresh lemon juice, and additional powdered sugar to reach desired icing consistency.
  10. Once cookies cool, drizzle or spread icing over each cookie and let set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 45mgSugar: 8gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure very soft butter for easy blending and prevent tough dough. Roll cookie balls in sugar for a nice crust and maintain shape during baking.

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