Description
Lemon & Strawberry Pound Cookies are a delightful treat that captures the essence of summer in every bite. These soft, buttery cookies combine the tangy brightness of fresh lemon with the sweetness of strawberries, creating a flavor explosion that will leave you wanting more. Perfect for any occasion, they are simple to make and sure to impress your friends and family. Enjoy these colorful cookies as a tasty snack or dessert that brings joy and sunshine to your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest and juice.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg