Description
Indulge in the delightful union of flavors with this Strawberry Lemonade Cut-Out Cookie Recipe. Perfect for any gathering, these cookies offer a sweet and tangy twist that is sure to brighten your dessert table. The unique combination of strawberry and lemon extracts, paired with freeze-dried strawberries, results in a refreshingly fruity treat. Their soft texture makes them enjoyable to eat, while their fun shapes invite creativity in decorating. Whether you’re hosting a summer picnic or celebrating a birthday, these cookies can be served plain or dressed up with icing and sprinkles for a festive flair. Easy to make and absolutely delicious, they are a must-try for cookie lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ tsp lemon extract
- 1 ½ tsp strawberry extract
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.8 oz package freeze-dried strawberries, pulverized into powder
- Zest one lemon
- 3 to 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 drops pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in egg, lemon extract, strawberry extract, salt, baking powder, strawberry powder, lemon zest, and food coloring (if using).
- Gradually add flour until the dough is non-greasy and pulls away from the bowl.
- Roll out the dough between parchment paper and chill for 30 minutes.
- Cut shapes with cookie cutters and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 375°F for 7-9 minutes until matte on top; cool before decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg