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Pink Lemonade Cookies

Pink Lemonade Cookies: A Bright & Chewy Summer Delight

Enjoy these Pink Lemonade Cookies, cheerful treats that deliver zesty flavors perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest grated
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 packet Pink Lemonade Drink Mix
For Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips optional
  • additional tablespoon Powdered Sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar on medium speed for 3–4 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pink lemonade drink mix.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Drop rounded balls of dough about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets and flatten slightly.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly underbaked.
  8. Let the cookies sit for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely and dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for proper creaming. For best texture, avoid overmixing the dough.

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