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Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Cookies

Delightful Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Cookies in Minutes

Ridiculously easy Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Butter (very soft) Use salted for better flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Cornstarch Replaces some flour for melting quality.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt Morton’s brand recommended.
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • Sugar for Rolling Use coarse sugar like cane.
For the Strawberry Icing
  • 0.75 cup Fresh Strawberries (diced) Always choose fresh for best results.
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Helps release strawberry juices.
  • 2-2.5 tablespoons Fresh Strawberry Syrup Made from cooking down strawberries.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Adjust to taste.
  • 1.33 cups Additional Powdered Sugar Adjust as needed for icing thickness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk butter until light and fluffy, then mix in powdered sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt. Gradually add flour.
  3. Scoop dough into 1-inch balls, roll in coarse sugar, and flatten slightly on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 18-22 minutes until edges are light golden; let cool.
  5. Microwave diced strawberries with granulated sugar for 1-2 minutes, then strain to make syrup.
  6. Mix cooled syrup with lemon juice, additional powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  7. Spread icing on cooled cookies to finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature. Adjust icing thickness as needed.

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