Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Strawberry Lemonade Melt Away Cookies. These light and airy treats combine the bright flavors of fresh strawberries and zesty lemons, creating a sweet and tangy delight that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion, from tea parties to casual snacks, these cookies are not only easy to make but also visually stunning with their vibrant pink icing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the soft butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Add cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt; mix until combined. Gradually incorporate flour to form a soft dough, then gently fold in diced strawberries.
- Shape the dough into small balls, roll in cane sugar, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- For icing, mix 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 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg