Description
Delight in these Strawberry Lemonade Cookies, a refreshing treat that combines the tartness of lemon with the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries. Perfectly soft and bursting with citrus flavor, these cookies are ideal for summer gatherings or any time you crave a bright, fruity dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 unit zest of lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until everything is evenly combined, ensuring even leavening and texture in the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create a soft cookie texture.
- Add Wet Flavors: Incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, strawberry puree, and lemon juice into the butter mixture. Mix thoroughly to blend all the vibrant flavors evenly throughout the dough.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can make cookies tough.
- Shape Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or your hands, drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them adequately since the cookies will spread during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges turn lightly golden. The centers should look slightly underdone as they firm up while cooling.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely, ensuring they set perfectly for the best texture.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries for the best natural sweetness and flavor in the puree.
- Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to keep the cookies tender.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet initially to help them firm up and prevent breaking.
- For a more intense lemon flavor, consider adding a bit more lemon zest or a drop of lemon extract.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Strawberry Lemonade Cookies, lemon cookies, strawberry cookies, summer cookies, fruity cookies, lemon zest cookies
