Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Strawberry Lemonade Melt Away Cookies, a refreshing dessert that effortlessly combines the vibrant flavors of strawberries and zesty lemon. These cookies are known for their melt-in-your-mouth texture, making them an ideal treat for tea parties, picnics, or any gathering where you want to impress your guests. With a unique strawberry icing crafted from fresh strawberries, these cookies are not just delicious but also visually appealing, adding a pop of color to any dessert table. Easy to make and customizable to suit your personal taste, they are sure to become a favorite in your cookie repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup very soft butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup diced fresh strawberries
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add cornstarch, vanilla extract, and mix well. Gradually incorporate all-purpose flour until just combined.
- Shape small balls of dough (about 1 inch) and roll in sugar before placing on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; cool on wire racks.
- For icing, mash diced strawberries with granulated sugar and mix in lemon juice and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once cookies are cool, spread icing generously on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg