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Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Cookies

Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Cookies are a delightful treat with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a refreshing strawberry icing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
For the Icing
  • 0.5 cup diced fresh strawberries or frozen strawberries
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar for macerating
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup additional powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Cookies
  1. Position an oven rack in the upper third and preheat to 325°F (163°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar, then incorporate cornstarch, vanilla extract, and kosher salt. Stir in all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms.
  3. Form small balls of dough (about the size of a tablespoon) and roll in granulated sugar. Arrange on the baking sheets with at least 2 inches between each cookie and lightly flatten.
  4. Bake for 18-22 minutes until lightly golden around the edges but still soft in the center. Cool cookies on a wire rack.
  5. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine diced strawberries and granulated sugar. Heat for about 1 minute and strain to separate syrup from solids.
  6. Mix fresh lemon juice with the strawberry syrup and gradually add powdered sugar until desired icing thickness is reached.
  7. Spread icing over cooled cookies and allow to set for about 30 minutes at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days. Freeze for longer storage.

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