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Pink Lemonade Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Pink Lemonade Cookies are a delightful summer treat bursting with bright citrus flavors. Soft and chewy with a hint of tart pink lemonade, these cookies combine the tang of pink lemonade concentrate with a classic cookie base. Finished with an optional sprinkle of pink sanding sugar or colorful sprinkles, they’re perfect for picnics, parties, or a refreshing homemade dessert.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup frozen pink lemonade concentrate (thawed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Topping (Optional)

  • Pink sanding sugar or sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This step aerates the dough for a tender cookie.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, thawed pink lemonade concentrate, and vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until a soft cookie dough forms. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
  6. Shape Dough Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball. For added sparkle and sweetness, optionally roll each dough ball in pink sanding sugar or gently press some sprinkles onto the top.
  7. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden but the centers remain soft and no longer wet.
  9. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

  • For an extra boost of citrus flavor, add 1 teaspoon of lemon zest to the dough mixture before baking.
  • Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/pink-lemonade-cookies-recipe/