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Pink Lemonade Thumbprint Cookies

Delightful Pink Lemonade Thumbprint Cookies for Summer Bliss

Enjoy these Pink Lemonade Thumbprint Cookies, a delightful summer treat bursting with lemon flavor and pink raspberry glaze.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 13 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • ½ cup confectioners’ sugar use powdered sugar for a silky finish
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt regular salt can be used if kosher is unavailable
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature for best results
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest preferably from organic lemons
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed is preferable
For the Raspberry Glaze
  • 1 cup raspberries can substitute with strawberries or blueberries
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar necessary for achieving glaze texture

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, confectioners' sugar, and kosher salt until smooth.
  3. In a larger bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until fluffy.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until just combined.
  5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, chill in the freezer for 12-15 minutes.
  6. Place chilled balls on the baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes, indenting each ball, then bake for an additional 16-18 minutes.
  7. Cool cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Whisk together remaining confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, and raspberries for the glaze.
  9. Once cooled, fill indentations of cookies with the raspberry glaze and let set for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overbaking. You can substitute the fruits for the glaze according to your preference.

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