Pink lemonade cookies –
Discover the Sweetness
These Pink Lemonade Cookies are not just beautiful to look at; they pack a punch of zesty flavor that everyone will love. They’re soft, chewy, and oh-so-delicious! So grab your apron, and let’s get started!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions to Make These Delicious Cookies
- Preheat Your Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this bowl aside for now.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until creamy and light.
- Add Egg and Flavor: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and pink lemonade concentrate until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated. Don’t overmix, or your cookies might come out tough!
- Shape the Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave some space between each cookie, because they will spread a bit while baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. They may look a bit soft, but they will firm up as they cool.
- Cool and Dust: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Once they’re cool, dust them with powdered sugar for that extra touch of sweetness!
And there you have it! Your homemade Pink Lemonade Cookies are ready to be enjoyed. They’re perfect for sharing or hiding away for yourself — no judgment here! Whip up a batch and treat yourself to a taste of summer any time of the year!