Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Cookies Recipe
Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Cookies are delicate, melt-in-your-mouth treats with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. These buttery cookies are infused with powdered strawberry lemonade mix, providing a refreshing twist to classic sugar cookies. Ideal for summer gatherings or anytime you crave a light, fruity dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup strawberry lemonade powdered drink mix
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and strawberry lemonade mix, blending well after each addition until a smooth dough forms.
- Shape the Cookies: Using your hands or a cookie scoop, shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes or until they are just set around the edges but still soft in the center. Avoid overbaking to maintain their meltaway texture.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Cookies with a cold glass of lemonade or your favorite tea.
Notes
- For an extra burst of lemon flavor, add 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon zest to the dough.
- Ensure your butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft and tender.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Optional: Dust cookies with additional powdered sugar after cooling for a prettier presentation.
Keywords: strawberry lemonade cookies, meltaway cookies, summer cookies, fruity cookies, powdered lemonade mix cookies
