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Pink Lemonade Thumbprint Cookies

Pink Lemonade Thumbprint Cookies for a Sweet Summer Treat

Delicious Pink Lemonade Thumbprint Cookies that combine sweet raspberry glaze with zesty lemon for a refreshing summer treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar Use powdered sugar for a smooth glaze.
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt Table salt can also be used, though kosher is preferred for its texture.
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Use room temperature butter for easier mixing.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest Can replace with lime zest for a different twist.
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Freshly squeezed juice is ideal.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup raspberries Other berries like strawberries or blueberries can be used.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Hand Mixer

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ½ cup of confectioners' sugar, and kosher salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, ¼ cup of confectioners' sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and freeze for 12-15 minutes.
  6. Bake dough balls for 10 minutes, then create indents and bake for an additional 16-18 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before transferring them to cool completely.
  8. Whisk together remaining confectioners’ sugar, lemon juice, and mashed raspberries until smooth to prepare the glaze.
  9. Glaze the cookies once cooled and let set for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for the best texture and flavor. Experiment with different fruit zests for a unique twist on classic thumbprint cookies.

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