Description
Brighten your day with these delightful Lemon Strawberry Pound Cookies! Bursting with the zesty flavor of fresh lemons and ripe strawberries, each bite is a celebration of sunshine and sweetness. Perfect for sharing at picnics or savoring solo with a warm cup of tea, these cookies are an irresistible treat that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- Powdered sugar (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until combined. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown and centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before transferring them to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg