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To bake pink lemonade cookies, you need a few basic ingredients. The main ones are butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar. You also need a large egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest. These give the cookies a bright and fresh flavor.

Pink Lemonade Cookies

Looking for a delightful summer treat? Try making Pink Lemonade Cookies! These delicious cookies are sweet, tangy, and perfect for any sunny day. You'll love how easy they are to whip up with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, and pink lemonade mix. Whether you’re serving them at a party or enjoying them as a snack, everyone will be impressed. Click through for the full, mouthwatering recipe and bring some summer joy to your baking!
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Ingredients
  

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup powdered sugar

1 large egg

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup pink lemonade drink mix (powdered)

1/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

Additional powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper.

    Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).

      Add Egg and Citrus: Beat in the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.

        Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pink lemonade drink mix.

          Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until fully incorporated. If desired, fold in white chocolate chips for extra sweetness.

            Scoop and Shape: 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.

              Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked – that’s okay! They’ll continue to cook on the baking sheet after removal.

                Cool and Dust: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Once cooled, dust with additional powdered sugar for a pretty finish.

                  Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 15 min | 30 min | 24 cookies

                    - Presentation Tips: Arrange the cookies on a colorful platter and garnish with fresh lemon slices for a lovely touch. Serve with a chilled glass of pink lemonade for a refreshing combo!