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Strawberry Lemonade Melt Away Cookies

Strawberry Lemonade Melt Away Cookies
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Indulge in the delightful experience of Strawberry Lemonade Melt Away Cookies, where each cookie melts in your mouth with a perfect blend of fresh strawberries and zesty lemon. These soft, buttery cookies are ideal for any gathering, from summer picnics to elegant tea parties. Topped with a luscious strawberry icing made from real strawberries, they are visually stunning and incredibly easy to make. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself, this recipe is a must-try for any dessert lover.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup very soft 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
  • ¾ cup diced fresh strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2–2 ½ tablespoons fresh strawberry syrup
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 â…“ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add cornstarch, vanilla extract, and kosher salt; mix well. Gradually add flour until fully incorporated, then fold in diced strawberries.
  3. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in sugar before placing them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  4. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  5. For the icing, combine granulated sugar with strawberry syrup and lemon juice until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached. Once cookies are completely cooled, drizzle or spread icing over each cookie.

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