Description
Strawberry Lemonade Cookies are a refreshing, sweet treat that combines the bright, zesty flavor of lemon with the sweetness of strawberries. These cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with fruity goodness. The tangy lemon pairs perfectly with the sweet strawberry, making these cookies a perfect summer treat or anytime you need a burst of fresh, fruity flavor!
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup strawberry puree (about 1 cup fresh strawberries blended)
1 large egg
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Lemon Glaze (optional):
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Make the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the strawberry puree, egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Lemon Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies for an extra lemony kick.
Notes
For the strawberry puree, blend fresh strawberries in a food processor or blender until smooth. You can also use store-bought strawberry puree if you want to save time.
Add white chocolate chips or chopped strawberries to the dough for extra sweetness and texture.
Use a lemon glaze and top with sprinkles for a fun, festive touch.
Make these cookies dairy-free by substituting the butter with vegan butter and using a dairy-free glaze.
Use frozen strawberries in place of fresh for a different texture or if fresh berries are out of season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Varies depending on ingredients used
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies depending on butter used
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: Varies depending on butter and egg used
