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Pink Lemonade Cookies

Pink Lemonade Cookies for Your Refreshing Summer Treat

Delight in refreshing Pink Lemonade Cookies, blending sweet and tangy flavors for a perfect summer treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter At room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Pink Lemonade Drink Mix Star ingredient
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/4 cup White Chocolate Chips Optional for sweetness
For Dusting
  • Additional Powdered Sugar For decorative finish

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest; mix until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pink lemonade mix. Gradually combine with wet mixture.
  5. Gently fold in optional white chocolate chips if desired.
  6. Drop rounded scoops onto baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly if desired.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown, ensuring centers are slightly underbaked.
  8. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For thicker cookies, chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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