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Pink Lemonade Cookies

Pink Lemonade Cookies for a Chewy, Tangy Summer Delight

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Enjoy Pink Lemonade Cookies, a chewy and tangy treat perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 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
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 packet Pink Lemonade Drink Mix
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 cup Additional Powdered Sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pink Lemonade Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pink lemonade drink mix.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated. Fold in optional white chocolate chips if desired.
  6. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart, and flatten slightly.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until light golden at the edges and slightly underbaked in the center.
  8. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with additional powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can enhance flavor and texture.

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