Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Mother’s Day Lemon Strawberry Pound Cookies. With a vibrant blend of zesty lemon and sweet strawberries, these soft, buttery cookies melt in your mouth, making them the perfect treat to celebrate love and family. Easy to make and sure to impress, they are ideal for any gathering or brunch. Whip up a batch and enjoy the warm smiles they bring!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 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 large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon juice and zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown but centers remain soft.
- Let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
- 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: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg