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Pink Lemonade Cookies Recipe

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These Pink Lemonade Cookies combine a soft, tender lemon-flavored cookie base with a creamy pink lemon frosting, making them a delightful treat perfect for spring gatherings or any time you crave a bright, citrusy dessert. With a beautiful pink hue and a refreshing lemon zest, these cookies are sure to impress both in taste and appearance.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • ½ cup butter (softened)
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • Pink food coloring, as needed

Frosting

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • Pink food coloring, as needed

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
  2. Make the Cookie Dough: In a stand mixer bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients and Coloring: Mix in the egg, lemon extract, and pink food coloring. Continue mixing for 2-3 minutes, adding food coloring as needed to achieve a deep pink color.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the flour and baking soda to the mixture and mix just until fully combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Shape the Cookies: Use a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough. Roll each portion into a ball, then flatten into discs about ½ inch thick. Place the dough discs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges look set and the centers are no longer glossy. Once done, transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  7. Prepare the Frosting: In a clean stand mixer bowl, combine the softened butter, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and heavy cream. Begin mixing on low speed until ingredients begin to blend.
  8. Whip the Frosting: Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat until the frosting is smooth, fluffy, and cohesive. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
  9. Add Pink Color: Gradually add pink food coloring to the frosting, mixing until your desired shade is achieved.
  10. Pipe the Frosting: Transfer the frosting into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip for decorative swirls.
  11. Frost the Cookies: Once the cookies have cooled, pipe a spiral of frosting onto each cookie, starting from the center and moving outward. Repeat with all cookies and serve.

Notes

  • For a more intense lemon flavor, consider zesting some fresh lemon peel into the dough or frosting.
  • Use gel food coloring for more vibrant and concentrated color without altering the frosting consistency.
  • Ensure cookies are completely cool before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Store frosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

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