Description
These Strawberry Lemonade Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly balances the sweetness of strawberries with the tartness of lemon. Soft and chewy, these cookies are bursting with fresh flavors.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In another bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Combine and Fold: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, then gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Shape and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Cool the cookies on racks before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg