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Strawberry Lemonade Melt Away Cookies Recipe

Strawberry Lemonade Melt Away Cookies Recipe
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Strawberry Lemonade Melt Away Cookies are delicate, buttery cookies with a soft, crumbly texture, infused with fresh strawberries and a hint of lemon in the icing. These melt-in-your-mouth treats combine the sweetness of strawberries with a tangy lemon glaze, perfect for spring and summer gatherings or a delightful everyday snack.

Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup very soft salted butter
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • Sugar for rolling (about ½ cup cane sugar)
  • ¾ cup diced fresh strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

For the Strawberry Syrup:

  • ¾ cup diced fresh strawberries (same as above)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (same as above)

For the Strawberry Lemonade Icing:

  • 2 to 2 ½ tablespoons fresh strawberry syrup (prepared)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (plus extra if needed)
  • 1 ⅓ cups powdered sugar (plus extra if needed)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Place one oven rack in the upper third of the oven to prevent the cookies from browning excessively on the bottom. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Make Cookie Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk the softened butter until very light and fluffy, about 20-30 seconds. Add powdered sugar and stir until fully incorporated. Then add cornstarch, vanilla extract, and kosher salt; stir until smooth.
  3. Add Flour: Gradually stir in all-purpose flour until fully incorporated. The dough will be crumbly initially; continue stirring and scraping the bowl sides until the dough can be gathered into a soft ball. If too soft to roll, incorporate 1 tablespoon of flour at a time up to twice, or chill for 15 minutes.
  4. Form Cookies: Using a small cookie scoop, portion equal-sized dough scoops. Roll each into a ball, then coat with sugar to aid shaping. Roll each again to form nice, smooth round balls.
  5. Arrange and Flatten: Place dough balls on prepared baking sheets spaced about 2 inches apart. Gently press each ball with the flat bottom of a glass to about ½ inch thick.
  6. Bake: Bake cookies for 18-22 minutes, until bottoms are just turning light golden brown. Remove from oven and transfer to a cooling rack.
  7. Prepare Strawberry Syrup: While cookies bake, combine diced strawberries and granulated sugar in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then strain through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing solids to extract juice. Discard solids.
  8. Reduce Syrup: Return strained syrup to microwave and cook for another minute. If more than 2 to 2 ½ tablespoons remain, microwave in 30-second increments until reduced to that amount. Transfer syrup to a medium bowl.
  9. Make Icing: To the strawberry syrup, add lemon juice and whisk well. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, whisking until smooth. The icing should be thick but pourable in a ribbon. Adjust consistency by adding powdered sugar (if too thin) or lemon juice (if too thick).
  10. Glaze Cookies: Once cookies are fully cooled, spread or drizzle the strawberry lemonade icing over the top of each cookie evenly.
  11. Serve and Enjoy: Allow icing to set slightly, then enjoy these melt-away cookies with a refreshing strawberry and lemon flavor burst.

Notes

  • Using salted butter adds a subtle depth of flavor, but unsalted butter can be used if preferred, just reduce added salt.
  • Fresh strawberries are essential for the syrup to get the natural fruit flavor and sweetness.
  • The rolling sugar coating helps shape the dough balls and adds a slight crunch contrast to the tender cookie.
  • Adjust lemon juice quantity in icing for preferred tartness.
  • If the dough feels too soft to roll, chilling it briefly helps firm it up without compromising texture.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days; icing is best added fresh.

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