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Strawberry Lemonade Cookie

Strawberry Lemonade Cookie: Sweet Refreshment for Summer Fun

Delightful Strawberry Lemonade Cookies that balance sweet strawberries and zesty lemon, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or organic cane sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar light or dark
  • 2 large Eggs or 2.5 tbsp flaxseed meal + 7.5 tbsp water as a vegan option
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract preferably pure
  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda ensure freshness
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder do not substitute with baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt sea salt is a good alternative
For the Flavor
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest fresh preferred
  • 1 cup Chopped Strawberries fresh or thawed frozen
  • 1/4 cup Lemonade Concentrate or homemade lemonade

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together on medium speed for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the lemon zest, chopped strawberries, and lemonade concentrate.
  6. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Scoop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  10. Let cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, ensure room temperature butter and watch for overmixing. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes for perfect cookie shapes.

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