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Strawberry Lemonade Cookies

Zesty Strawberry Lemonade Cookies for a Sweet Summer Treat

Delightful Strawberry Lemonade Cookies are a perfect sweet summer treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour blend as a 1:1 substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda No substitutions recommended.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt No substitutions necessary.
  • ¾ cup Unsalted Butter Consider using vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar No substitutions needed.
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar Can be replaced with additional granulated sugar if preferred.
  • 1 large Egg For vegan option, use a flax egg.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract No substitutions recommended.
For the Zesty Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Fresh lemon zest is preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh juice yields the best taste.
For the Fruity Twist
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Feel free to use raspberries or blueberries for a twist.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream together softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until no flour streaks remain.
  6. Fold in chopped fresh strawberries gently.
  7. Drop rounded portions of cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing and use fresh ingredients for best results. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.

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