Description
Indulge in the blissful combination of strawberries and lemons with these delightful Strawberry Lemonade Melt Away Cookies. Each bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth texture that will leave you craving more. Perfect for any occasion, from afternoon tea to summer picnics, these cookies are not only delicious but also visually stunning, thanks to their vibrant strawberry icing. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, even novice bakers can impress their guests with this sweet treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup very soft butter (salted)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- Sugar for rolling
- ¾ cup diced fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Add cornstarch, vanilla extract, and kosher salt; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate all-purpose flour until fully combined, then gently fold in the diced strawberries.
- Form small balls of dough, roll them in sugar, and place them on the prepared baking sheet with space in between.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For icing, whisk together granulated sugar, strawberry syrup, lemon juice, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg