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Strawberry Lemonade Cookies Recipe

These strawberry lemonade cookies recipe deliver chewy, soft centers bursting with strawberry sweetness and zesty lemon tang, topped with a glossy glaze. A fun, easy American treat perfect for summer parties or anytime cravings—ready in 22 minutes with pantry staples.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • FOR THE COOKIES:
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • FOR THE GLAZE:
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • Optional: 1 tsp strawberry gelatin powder

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Cookie sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Spoon or scoop

Method
 

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  2. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line sheets with parchment. Zest and juice lemon, reserving amounts. This sets up for even baking and flavor infusion.
  3. Step 2: In large bowl, combine strawberry cake mix with eggs, oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and zest. Stir until thick dough forms, about 2 minutes—dough will be sticky and pink.
  4. Step 3: Scoop tablespoon balls 1.5 inches apart on sheets. Bake 10-12 min until edges set but centers soft; cool on sheet 5 min then rack.
  5. Step 4: Whisk powdered sugar, 2-3 tbsp lemon juice, milk, and optional gelatin for glaze. Dip or drizzle cooled cookies.
  6. Step 5: Let glaze set 10 min. Enjoy your strawberry lemonade cookies recipe!

Nutrition

Calories: 170 | Carbohydrates: 25 | Protein: 2 | Fat: 7 | Sugar: 18

Notes

STORAGE: Airtight container at room temp up to 5 days or fridge 1 week. Freeze unglazed up to 3 months.
MAKE AHEAD: Dough balls freeze 1 month; bake from frozen +2 min.
SUBSTITUTIONS: Applesauce for oil cuts fat; GF cake mix for gluten-free.
PRO TIPS: Don't overbake for chewiness. Fresh lemon > bottled for zest pop. Chill dough if humid.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Stack on platters with fruit; pair with iced tea. Ice cream sandwich for decadence.
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