Description
These Pink Lemonade Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful and refreshing twist on classic thumbprint cookies. With a buttery shortbread base, a tangy lemon flavor, and a sweet pink glaze, they’re perfect for spring celebrations or any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
For the Glaze:
- 1 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar, plus more for dusting
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat and Mix Dry Ingredients: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ½ cup confectioners’ sugar, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat together butter, ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Shape and Chill: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and freeze for 12-15 minutes. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake and Make Indentations: Bake for 10 minutes. Gently press an indentation into the center of each cookie. Bake for another 16-18 minutes, or until lightly browned on the bottom. Cool on a wire rack.
- Make Glaze: While cookies cool, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, lemon juice, and raspberries for the glaze.
- Decorate and Serve: Dust cookies with confectioners’ sugar. Fill indentations with glaze. Let set for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Dough: Chill the dough thoroughly before baking to prevent spreading.
- Baking: Keep a close eye on the cookies while baking, as they can brown quickly.
- Glaze: Adjust the glaze consistency with more lemon juice or powdered sugar as needed.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
