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Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Cookies

Delicious Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Cookies That Melt Hearts

Ridiculously Easy Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Cookies that capture the summer vibe with their tangy sweetness and light texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies, Bars & Brownies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure for best flavor
  • 0.25 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar/Cane Sugar For rolling
For the Icing
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Diced
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Adjust to preference
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust consistency as needed

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk
  • Microwave
  • Mixing Spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the salted butter until fluffy and pale, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Blend in the powdered sugar, then gradually add the cornstarch, vanilla extract, and kosher salt.
  4. Incorporate the all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Roll portions of dough into balls, then roll in granulated sugar and flatten slightly.
  6. Bake cookies for about 18-22 minutes until lightly golden and soft on top.
  7. Cool cookies on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Combine fresh strawberries and granulated sugar in a bowl, microwave for about 1 minute, and strain to extract syrup.
  9. Mix the strawberry syrup with lemon juice and powdered sugar until thick and drizzly.
  10. Dip or spread icing on cooled cookies, let set before storing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Chill the dough if too soft for easier shaping. Store in an airtight container to keep fresh.

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