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Strawberry Lemonade Cookies

Sweet and Zesty Strawberry Lemonade Cookies for Summer Fun

Enjoy the delicious Sweet and Zesty Strawberry Lemonade Cookies that bring summer sweetness and zesty flavor in every bite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for variations
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Use vegan butter for a dairy-free option
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 each Lemon Zest Adjust to taste for optimal zing
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 cups Fresh Strawberries Chopped, can substitute with other berries
Optional Add-ins
  • 0.5 cups White Chocolate Chips Optional for additional sweetness
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt Enhances overall flavor profile

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 0.5 cups of softened unsalted butter, 0.5 cups of granulated sugar, and 0.5 cups of brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, the zest of one lemon, and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice into the mixture.
  5. Gradually mix the flour mixture into the creamy base until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in 1 cup of chopped fresh strawberries into the cookie dough.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and centers appear set.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for summer gatherings and can easily be adapted for gluten-free and dairy-free diets.

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