Description
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Lemonade Melt Away Cookies, where each bite melts in your mouth, offering a refreshing burst of strawberry and lemon flavor. Perfect for tea parties, summer gatherings, or as a sweet treat at home, these cookies are sure to become a favorite. With their soft buttery texture and charming strawberry icing, they not only taste delicious but also look stunning on any dessert table.
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt; then gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the dough into small balls, roll in cane sugar, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- For icing: Combine diced strawberries with sugar; let sit to release juices. Mix in strawberry syrup, lemon juice, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once cookies cool completely, drizzle or spread icing on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg