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Strawberry Lemonade Cookies

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These Strawberry Lemonade Cookies are soft, buttery, and packed with fresh lemon zest and juicy strawberries. A sweet and tangy cookie that’s perfect for warm days!

Ingredients

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For the Cookies
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed (or ¾ cup fresh diced strawberries, patted dry)
For the Lemon Glaze (Optional)

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

1. Make the Cookie Dough
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries (or fresh strawberries).
2. Shape & Bake the Cookies
  1. Scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  3. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
3. Make the Lemon Glaze (Optional)
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
  2. Drizzle over the cooled cookies and let set for about 10 minutes before serving.
Serving & Storage

  • Serve at room temperature.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Notes


  • If using fresh strawberries, pat them dry to avoid excess moisture.
  • For extra strawberry flavor, add 1 teaspoon strawberry extract to the dough.
  • Want a pinker hue? Add 1–2 drops of red food coloring to the dough.

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