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Plate of Pink Lemonade Cookies
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5 from 5 votes

Pink Lemonade Cookies

These Pink Lemonade Cookies are light cookies that are tart and tangy. They make a perfect summer treat but are also good for any time you're in the mood for something summery.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time11 minutes
Chilling time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 21 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ½ cup salted butter
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • cup frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
  • zest and juice of half a lemon, about 1 tsp zest and 2 Tbsp juice
  • 2 drops red food colouring, optional

Lemonade Icing

  • 2 cups icing sugar
  • 3 Tbsp pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp milk

Instructions

  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
  • Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in egg, lemonade concentrate, lemon zest and juice.
  • Stir in red food colouring if using.
  • Add flour 1 cup at a time, stirring to combine after each addition.
  • Cover bowl and refrigerate for one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Scoop dough onto prepared cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 11 minutes. Bottoms will start to brown and tops will still be a little wet.
  • Cool on pan for 3 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Pink Lemonade Icing

  • Place icing sugar in a large bowl.
  • Add lemonade concentrate and lemon juice.
  • Beat on medium to combine, adding milk 1 teaspoon at a time until fully smooth.
  • If icing is too runny, add a tablespoon of icing sugar. If too thick add another tsp of milk.
  • Frost cooled cookies with icing. Top with lemon zest if desired.
  • Stored cookies in an air tight container for up to 5 days.