Description
Indulge in these delightful Strawberry Lemonade Melt Away Cookies, a perfect blend of fresh strawberry and zesty lemon that creates an irresistible dessert experience. With their soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies are not only easy to make but also versatile enough for any occasion—from elegant tea parties to casual summer picnics. The addition of a simple strawberry icing adds an elegant touch, making them visually appealing and deliciously refreshing. Enjoy a burst of flavor with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup very soft butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- Sugar for rolling
- ¾ cup diced fresh strawberries (for icing)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for icing)
- 2–2 ½ tablespoons fresh strawberry syrup (for icing)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (maybe a bit more for icing)
- 1 ⅓ cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy. Add cornstarch, vanilla extract, salt, and flour; mix until just combined. Fold in diced strawberries gently.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls; coat each ball in sugar before placing on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until lightly golden at the edges. Cool on a wire rack.
- For icing, mash diced strawberries with granulated sugar; mix in strawberry syrup, lemon juice, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (18g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 23mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg