Lemonade Cookies Recipe
Description: Refreshing lemonade meets delightful cookies in this easy-to-make recipe. Perfect for any occasion, these Lemonade Cookies are sure to brighten up your day with their tangy flavor and irresistible aroma.
Recipe Category: Dessert 🍪
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Christmas, < 60 Mins ⏱️
Yield: 60 cookies
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Butter |
| 3/4 cup | Sugar |
| 1 1/4 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1 | Vanilla extract |
| 1/2 cup | Lemonade mix |
| 2 3/4 cups | Baking soda |
| 1 | Lemon (zest/extract) |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 59.2
- Fat: 3.2g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 11.7mg
- Sodium: 44.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 6.9g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Sugar: 2.5g
- Protein: 0.7g
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and 3/4 cup of lemonade mix until light and fluffy.
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Add Egg and Flavors:
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon extract/zest until well combined.
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour and baking soda.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until thoroughly combined.
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Form Dough Balls:
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and then roll them in the remaining 1/2 cup of lemonade mix, coating them evenly.
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Bake:
- Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on a well-greased cookie sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges just begin to brown.
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Cool:
- Allow the cookies to cool for 2 minutes on the cookie sheet, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy the zesty goodness of these Lemonade Cookies with your friends and family! Perfect for Christmas or any time you’re craving a burst of citrus flavor.
