Description
These Pink Lemonade Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the zesty flavor of lemon with a pretty pink hue. The soft, chewy cookies topped with a creamy lemon frosting are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- Pink food coloring
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Pink food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet(s) with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a stand mixer, cream softened butter and sugar. Add egg, lemon extract, and food coloring. Mix well. Add flour and baking soda, mix until combined.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop dough, roll into balls, and flatten into discs. Place on baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 9-12 minutes until set. Cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: Mix softened butter, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy. Add pink food coloring.
- Frost the Cookies: Pipe frosting onto cooled cookies in a swirl pattern.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of pink food coloring to achieve the desired color.
- Decorate the frosted cookies with sprinkles or edible glitter for a fun touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg