Strawberry Lemonade Cookies

 Strawberry Lemonade Cookies


Soft and chewy lemon sugar cookies topped with tart strawberry buttercream frosting. A refreshing summer twist on decorated cookies.

 

Prep Time

30 Minutes

 

Cook Time

13 Minutes

 

Total Time

43 Minutes

 

 

By:spicesandspooon

 

Category: sweet treat

 

Difficulty: Intermediate

 

Cuisine: American

 

Yield: 15 Servings (15 cookies)

 

Dietary: Vegetarian

 

Ingredients

 

→ Lemon Sugar Cookies

01 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter

02 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

03 Zest of 1 lemon

04 3 tablespoons (42g) vegetable oil

05 1 large egg plus 1 yolk, room temperature

06 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

07 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

08 2 1/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour

09 1 tablespoon (10g) cornstarch

10 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

11 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

12 1/4 teaspoon salt

 

→ Strawberry Buttercream

13 1 1/2 cups (33g) freeze-dried strawberries

14 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature

15 2 1/2 cups (300g) powdered sugar

16 1/4 cup heavy cream

17 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

18 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

19 Pinch of salt

 

→ Decorating

20 Additional freeze-dried strawberries

21 Additional lemon zest

 

Instructions

 

Step 01
Melt butter. Mix with sugar and lemon zest, then add oil, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla.

 

Step 02
Add dry ingredients to wet. Mix until combined. Chill 30 minutes.

 

Step 03
Scoop, roll into balls, and flatten slightly. Bake at 350°F for 12-13 minutes.

 

Step 04
Grind strawberries. Beat butter, then mix with strawberries, sugar, cream, and flavorings.

 

Step 05
Frost cooled cookies with swirled buttercream. Top with crushed strawberries and zest.

 

Notes

1.     Uses freeze-dried strawberries

2.     Requires chilling time

3.     Best frosted day of serving


Tools You'll Need

·         Stand mixer

·         Food processor

·         Cookie scoop

·         Baking sheets

·         Offset spatula

 

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.

 

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.

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