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Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Cookies

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Enjoy the delightful taste of Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Cookies that are buttery, fruity, and incredibly soft.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Very Soft Butter Use unsalted for better control over saltiness.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Essential for that meltaway quality.
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Enhances the melt-in-your-mouth experience.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for the best taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure accurately to avoid density.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar for Rolling Consider cane sugar for better texture.
  • 1 cup Diced Fresh Strawberries Use ripe berries for maximum sweetness.
For the Icing
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Strawberry Syrup Made from microwaving strawberries and sugar.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Adjust to taste for desired tartness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Enhances the flavor profile of the icing.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Microwave
  • Cooling Rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk the very soft butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and kosher salt.
  3. Incorporate the all-purpose flour gradually into the buttery mixture until combined.
  4. Scoop the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and roll in sugar. Place on prepared baking sheets and flatten slightly.
  5. Bake for 18-22 minutes until cookies are light golden at the edges.
  6. Make the fresh strawberry syrup by microwaving diced strawberries with sugar for about 2 minutes.
  7. In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and strawberry syrup. Add vanilla.
  8. Once cooled, ice each cookie with the strawberry icing and let set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough if too soft. Adjust sweetness in icing according to preference.

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