Description
Indulge in the light and refreshing taste of Strawberry Lemonade Melt Away Cookies, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and vibrant strawberry icing, these cookies are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a beautiful addition to your dessert table. Whether you’re hosting a tea party or just looking for a sweet snack, these cookies are simple to make and offer a burst of fruity flavor in every bite. Serve them at gatherings or enjoy them with a cup of tea for a delightful afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup very soft butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup diced fresh strawberries
- For icing: 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2–2 ½ tablespoons fresh strawberry syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 ⅓ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt. In another bowl, cream softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy; stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until combined, then gently fold in diced strawberries.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet, rolling each in cane sugar before baking for 12–15 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- For icing, mix granulated sugar, strawberry syrup, lemon juice, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg