Pink Lemonade Cookies Easy (Printable Version)

Bursting with lemon and sweet pink flavors, these soft cookies are perfect for a summer treat or cheerful snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 cup powdered sugar
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 cup pink lemonade drink mix (powdered)

→ Optional Add-Ins

12 - 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

→ For Dusting

13 - Additional powdered sugar, for dusting

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
03 - Add the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat until well combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pink lemonade drink mix.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
06 - If desired, fold in the white chocolate chips.
07 - Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
08 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Centers may look slightly underbaked—this is perfect.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Once cooled, dust with additional powdered sugar for a pretty finish.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy to make with simple pantry staples
  • Ready in about half an hour from start to finish
  • Cheerful color and tangy flavor from pink lemonade mix
  • Loved by both kids and adults alike for any occasion
  • Perfect balance of sweet and tart in every bite
02 -
  • A little pink lemonade mix brings not just color but a tangy lemonade flavor
  • These cookies freeze beautifully so you can make a batch ahead
  • Try this recipe for birthday parties bake sales or summer celebrations
  • White chocolate chips create creamy pockets that melt into the citrus dough and always make kids smile My daughter loves to help dust the cookies with sugar and we always taste test the first warm one together straight off the rack
03 -
  • Make sure your butter is truly soft for the fluffiest cookie texture
  • Do not overbake or the cookies will lose their chewy centers
  • Always dust with powdered sugar only after cookies are cool or the sugar will melt right in

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