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Pink Lemonade Cookies

Irresistibly Chewy Pink Lemonade Cookies for Summer Bliss

Bright and zesty Pink Lemonade Cookies that are easy to make and perfect for summer celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 large Egg or 1 tbsp flaxseed mixed with 2.5 tbsp water for egg-free
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice fresh preferred
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Zest fresh
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or whole wheat for healthier option
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder ensure fresh
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda do not substitute
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 pkg Pink Lemonade Drink Mix or lemon powder and red food coloring as substitute
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips or dark chocolate or omit
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the large egg, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest; mix until well combined.
  4. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pink lemonade drink mix in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing gently until incorporated.
  6. Drop rounded mounds of dough onto prepared sheets, flattening them slightly.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers are soft.
  8. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar before transferring to wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter and avoid over-mixing the dough. Chill the dough before baking for enhanced flavor and texture.

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