Pink Lemonade Cookie Recipe
Pink Lemonade Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with lemon flavor. Topped with a simple lemon frosting, these cookies are as visually stunning as they are delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Total Time: 19 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Butter (softened) – 1/2 cup
Granulated Sugar – 3/4 cup
Egg – 1 large
Lemon Extract – 1 Tbsp
All-purpose Flour – 1 1/2 cups
Baking Soda – 3/4 tsp
Pink Food Coloring – 2-3 drops
Unsalted Butter (softened for frosting) – 1/2 cup
Powdered Sugar – 3 cups
Lemon Juice – 2 Tbsp
Heavy Cream – 2 Tbsp
Pink Food Coloring (for frosting) – 1-2 drops
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream 1/2 cup softened butter and sugar in a stand mixer for 2-3 minutes.
Add egg, lemon extract, and food coloring; mix for 2-3 minutes until vibrant.
Incorporate flour and baking soda, mixing just until the dough forms.
Scoop dough, roll into balls, and flatten into 1/2 inch discs on the tray.
Bake for 9-12 minutes until edges are set. Cool completely.
To make frosting, beat 1/2 cup butter, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and cream until fluffy.
Add pink food coloring to the frosting and mix until the desired shade is reached.
Transfer frosting to a piping bag with a star tip.
Pipe a spiral swirl onto each cooled cookie starting from the center.
Notes
• Ensure butter is room temperature but not melted for the best texture.
• Use a gel food coloring for a more vibrant pink without thinning the dough.
• Do not overbake; the centers should look slightly soft when removed from the oven.
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