Pink Lemonade Cookies (Recipe for Printing)
Perfect for warm spring days, these pink lemonade citrus cookies blend lemon juice, zest, and optional white chocolate chips. Enjoy a fresh, sweet homemade treat. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Dough
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 large egg
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup pink lemonade drink mix (powdered)
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1/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
→ Finish
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Additional powdered sugar for dusting
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
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Beat in the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest until fully combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pink lemonade drink mix.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing just until incorporated. If using, fold in the white chocolate chips.
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Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and arrange on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 2 inches apart.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until cookies are just set and light golden around the edges.
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Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Once cooled, dust with additional powdered sugar.
# Extra Tips:
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For a vibrant presentation, dust with extra powdered sugar after cookies have completely cooled.