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Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Cookies

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Cookies

Delicious and easy Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Cookies that are a burst of sunshine in cookie form.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup very soft butter use salted butter for added flavor
  • 1 cup powdered sugar substitute with confectioner’s sugar if needed
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch essential for meltaway consistency
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure vanilla for best taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt adjust if using regular salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour add more flour if dough is too soft
For the Strawberry Icing
  • 1 cup diced fresh strawberries ensure strawberries are ripe
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar avoid if using strawberry syrup
  • 1/4 cup fresh strawberry syrup homemade or store-bought
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla (for icing) use high-quality vanilla

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • cookie scoop
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Beat the very soft butter until light and fluffy, then gradually add the powdered sugar.
  3. Incorporate cornstarch, vanilla extract, and kosher salt into the mixture, mixing until well blended.
  4. Gradually add all-purpose flour, stirring until a soft dough forms. Refrigerate if too sticky.
  5. Shape dough into balls, roll in granulated sugar, and flatten slightly on the baking sheets.
  6. Bake the cookies for 18-22 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
  7. Cool the cookies on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Prepare the icing by microwaving diced strawberries with granulated sugar, then strain and reduce.
  9. Whisk together strawberry syrup, lemon juice, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  10. Drizzle icing over cooled cookies and allow to set for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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