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Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Cookies

These cookies combine tart lemon and sweet strawberries for a delightful summer treat that’s easy to make and perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped Pat dry before chopping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
Baking
  1. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
  3. Cool on racks before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or let cool and stack. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For freezing, place in a single layer and then in a sealed bag for up to 2 months.