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Strawberry Lemonade Cookies

Delightful cookies bursting with bright strawberry and lemon flavors, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour
  • 1 tsp Baking soda Helps cookies rise
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Enhances flavor
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Must be softened for easy mixing
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar Can use coconut sugar for a different taste
  • 3/4 cup Brown sugar Adds depth and caramel flavor
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients together
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract Almond extract can be used for a twist
Add-ins
  • 1 cup Fresh strawberries Chopped; thawed frozen strawberries can be used
  • 1 tbsp Lemon zest Use organic lemons as the peel is used
  • 3 tbsp Lemon juice Fresh-squeezed is ideal

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries, lemon zest, and lemon juice until evenly distributed.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a couple of inches apart.
  8. Place cookies in the oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chill the dough if too soft on a hot day. Don’t overmix when adding flour to maintain a tender texture. These cookies are freezable and can last up to three months in the freezer.