Description
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Lemonade Melt Away Cookies that offer a light, airy texture and burst with fresh strawberry and citrus flavors. These cookies are perfect for any gathering, be it a summer picnic or an elegant tea party. The melt-in-your-mouth experience is enhanced by a sweet homemade strawberry icing that adds an extra layer of fruity goodness. Easy to prepare and customizable, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up these treats in no time.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup very soft butter
- 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
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2–2 ½ tablespoons fresh strawberry syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 ⅓ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Add cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt; mix until well combined. Gradually add flour until fully incorporated.
- Roll dough into small balls (1 inch in diameter) and coat each ball in cane sugar before placing on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes until lightly golden on the bottom.
- For the icing, mash diced strawberries with granulated sugar in a bowl. Mix in strawberry syrup, lemon juice, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Once cookies are cool, drizzle or spread the icing over them and allow to set before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg