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Pink Lemonade Cookies

Pink Lemonade Cookies That Brighten Your Sweet Treats

Delight in vibrant Pink Lemonade Cookies, combining a zesty lemon flavor with a cheerful pink hue for a refreshing summer treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon extract
  • 1 tablespoon pink food coloring or beet juice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda fresh
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
  • 1 4 heavy cream

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter and sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the egg, lemon extract, and pink food coloring, mixing until combined.
  4. Gradually add flour and baking soda, mixing just until combined.
  5. Shape the dough into balls and flatten each to ½ inch thick on the baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 9-12 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
  7. Prepare frosting by blending butter, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and cream until fluffy.
  8. Frost cookies with a piping bag once completely cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Store frosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Frosting consistency can be adjusted with more powdered sugar or cream as needed.

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