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Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Cookies

Enjoy the refreshing taste of Strawberry Lemonade Meltaway Cookies, perfect for summer gatherings with their irresistible melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 7 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Very Soft Butter use salted for richer flavor
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar sweetens the dough
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch for tender texture
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract adds depth
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt balances sweetness
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour provides structure
Strawberry Icing
  • 1 cup Diced Fresh Strawberries for flavor
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar to create syrup
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Strawberry Syrup base for icing
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice balances sweetness
  • 2 cups Additional Powdered Sugar adjust icing thickness
  • 1 teaspoon Additional Vanilla enhances flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the very soft butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar until smooth.
  3. Mix in cornstarch, vanilla, and kosher salt until combined.
  4. Gradually incorporate all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms.
  5. Scoop dough, roll into balls, and coat in granulated sugar before placing on baking sheets.
  6. Gently flatten each ball and bake for 18-22 minutes until lightly golden on the edges.
  7. Prepare strawberry syrup by microwaving diced strawberries with granulated sugar for 1-2 minutes, then strain.
  8. Mix fresh strawberry juice with lemon juice and powdered sugar to make icing.
  9. Once cookies are cooled, spread icing over each cookie and let set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is very soft, and avoid overmixing to maintain cookie texture.

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