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Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Cookies

Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Delight in the refreshing flavors of Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Cookies that are easy to make and melt in your mouth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup salted butter very soft
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for melt-in-your-mouth texture
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch for crumbly quality
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract opt for pure
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt adjust if not available
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour keep loose but cohesive
  • 1 cup diced fresh strawberries ripe for sweetness
For the Strawberry Syrup
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice to brighten flavor
For the Icing
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for icing
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for smooth consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the very soft salted butter until fluffy, then mix in powdered sugar until smooth.
  3. Incorporate cornstarch, vanilla extract, and kosher salt, then slowly add all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms.
  4. Shape the dough into balls, roll in granulated sugar, and flatten slightly on the baking sheets.
  5. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until light golden brown, then let cool.
  6. Prepare the strawberry syrup by microwaving diced strawberries with granulated sugar for 1 minute, then strain.
  7. Mix fresh lemon juice with the strained syrup, then stir in powdered sugar and vanilla extract to create icing.
  8. Drizzle the icing over cooled cookies and let set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is very soft for ideal mixing and do not skip rolling in sugar for crunch. Avoid over-baking to maintain melt-in-your-mouth texture.

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