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Creamy Strawberry Lemonade Sugar Cookies Recipe with Easy Buttercream Frosting

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Soft, creamy sugar cookies infused with strawberry lemonade and topped with a light buttercream frosting, offering a bright and comforting citrus twist.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120 ml) strawberry lemonade
  • 2 ½ cups (300 g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) heavy cream
  • Fresh strawberries (optional, finely chopped for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Slowly add the strawberry lemonade, beating until just combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until the dough comes together. Chill for 15 minutes if too sticky.
  7. Scoop dough into 1 ½ tablespoon-sized balls (about 22 g each) and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Flatten each ball gently with the bottom of a sugar-dipped glass.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are slightly soft.
  9. Cool cookies completely on a cooling rack for at least 15 minutes.
  10. To make the buttercream frosting, beat softened butter on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar alternating with heavy cream, beating until fluffy and spreadable.
  11. Frost cooled cookies generously and garnish with finely chopped fresh strawberries if desired.

Notes

Do not overmix after adding strawberry lemonade to prevent spreading. Chill dough if too sticky. Frost cookies only after they have fully cooled to avoid melting the buttercream. Optional: add natural red or pink food coloring to frosting for a festive look. For dairy-free or vegan versions, substitute butter with vegan margarine, egg with flax egg, and heavy cream with coconut cream.

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