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Tangy Pink Lemonade Cookies

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These Tangy Pink Lemonade Cookies are soft, chewy treats bursting with bright lemon and pink lemonade flavor, perfect for any occasion and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (110 grams) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 packet (about 0.3 oz / 8 grams) pink lemonade drink mix powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)
  • Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pink lemonade drink mix powder.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Drop dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets using a cookie scoop or tablespoon. Each cookie should be roughly 1.5 inches in diameter.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set but centers still look slightly underbaked.
  8. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  9. Optional: Dust lightly with powdered sugar once cooled.

Notes

If cookies spread too much, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking. For drier cookies, reduce flour slightly or add an extra egg yolk. Rotate pans halfway through baking for even browning. Cool completely before storing to avoid sogginess. Reheat briefly in microwave or low oven to refresh softness.

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