Description
Celebrate Mother’s Day with these enchanting Lemon Strawberry Pound Cookies! Bursting with vibrant flavors, these cookies combine zesty lemon and sweet strawberries, creating a delightful treat that’s perfect for sharing or indulging. Brighten your kitchen with their irresistible aroma and enjoy a moment of joy with every bite. Ideal for brunches or as a heartfelt gift, these cookies will surely create lasting memories.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (freshly grated)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around edges but soft in the center. Cool on wire racks and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg