Description
Experience the taste of summer in every bite with these Strawberry Lemonade Cookies! Bursting with juicy strawberries and zesty lemon, these chewy cookies are a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. Easy to make and visually stunning, they’re ideal for gatherings or a cozy afternoon treat. Whip up this refreshing recipe and enjoy the delightful aroma that fills your kitchen!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the butter mixture; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed; do not over-mix.
- Fold in chopped strawberries gently.
- Drop rounded tablespoons onto lined baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. Let cool slightly on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg