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A pink tray filled with Pink Lemonade Cookies along with a glass of pink lemonade on the side.
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4.87 from 15 votes

Pink Lemonade Cookies

Pink Lemonade Cookies are perfect for any summertime party, or colorful celebration. They're perfectly pink and delicious to eat!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Cookie Recipes, Dessert - Cookies
Servings: 60 servings
Calories: 74kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks butter softened
  • cup granulated sugar divided
  • ½ cup powdered sweetened pink lemonade mix
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pure lemon extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 4-5 drops pink or red food coloring (if desired)

Instructions

  • -Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  • -In a large bowl with a hand mixer or the bowl of a stand mixer along with the paddle attachment, blend the butter, sugar, and lemonade mix until light and fluffy.
  • -Blend in the egg, vanilla, and lemon extract.
  • -In a medium-size bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • -Blend the flour mixture into the butter and sugar mixture in ⅓ increments, blending well after each addition of flour.
  • -Add the lemon zest and food coloring (if using).
  • -Roll the dough into 1 inch balls and roll each ball into the ¼ cup granulated sugar to coat.
  • -Place the balls onto parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving 2" between each cookie.
  • -Bake cookies in a preheated 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for 15-18 minutes, making sure to rotate the sheets halfway throughout the baking process.
  • -Bake just until the edges just begin to brown.
  • -Remove, cool on a cooling rack, and continue the process with the remaining dough.

Notes

Cookies may be frozen after baking. Store them in an airtight container and freeze for up to 4 months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg