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🍓 Strawberry Lemonade Cookies 🍋
Like summer sunshine in every bite—soft strawberry cookies, a zesty lemon cream center, and a dreamy lemonade swirl on top!
📜 History & Inspiration
Strawberry and lemon are a timeless duo—found in pies, cakes, and of course, lemonade. These cookies were born from the nostalgia of childhood summers, sipping strawberry lemonade by the porch. The sweet berry aroma with a bright citrus tang has inspired this dessert to become a sensational seasonal favorite for bake sales, tea parties, and sunny picnics. These cookies bring cheer, color, and love to every plate.
🛒 Ingredients
🍓 For the Strawberry Cookie Dough:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
- 2 tsp strawberry extract
- 1–2 drops pink gel food coloring (optional)
- ¾ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
🍋 For the Lemon Cream Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
🌈 For the Lemonade Swirl Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp milk
- Pink and yellow gel food coloring
👩🍳 Instructions & Methods
1. Make the Lemon Cream Filling:
In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Mix until fluffy. Chill for 30 minutes so it firms up for filling.
2. Prepare the Strawberry Dough:
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
Add the egg, yolk, and strawberry extract. Mix until smooth.
Add pink food coloring (if using) and crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
Gradually mix in dry ingredients until combined. Chill dough 30–60 minutes.
3. Assemble Cookies:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Scoop about 1½ tablespoons of dough. Flatten slightly and place a small spoonful of chilled lemon cream in the center. Cover with another scoop of dough and seal edges well.
Roll into a ball and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Space 2 inches apart.
4. Bake:
Bake 11–13 minutes or until edges are set but centers are still soft.
Let cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool fully.
5. Decorate with Lemonade Swirl:
Mix glaze ingredients until smooth. Divide in two bowls—dye one pink, one yellow. Drizzle both over cookies in a fun swirl pattern. Let set.
💞 For the Lovers of Summer and Sweetness
These cookies are perfect for:
- Lovers of nostalgic summer flavors
- Picnic dates, birthday parties, or bridal showers
- Gifting with a ribbon and handwritten tag
- Kids and adults who love fruity desserts
- Anyone who dreams of strawberry fields and lemon groves
🧠 Formation Tips
- Chill the dough for thicker cookies
- Crush freeze-dried strawberries into powder for stronger flavor
- Use a piping bag to swirl your lemonade glaze beautifully
- Add white chocolate chips for extra decadence
- For more tartness, add more zest in the filling
🌞 Conclusion
Strawberry Lemonade Cookies are a burst of sunshine in your mouth. Soft, chewy, fruity, and just the right amount of tangy — they’re a reminder that joy comes in the little things. Whether shared with friends or devoured in your cozy corner, these cookies are a love letter to summer.
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