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Lemon Cooler Cookies

Lemon Cooler Cookies are bursting with sweet citrus! The best balance of tart and sweet flavors in every bite-sized treat.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill Time30 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 30 bite sized cookies
Calories: 77kcal
Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

  • ½ cup granulated white sugar
  • ½ tablespoon lemon zest
  • ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1¼ cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon lemonade kool aid powder

Instructions

  • Beat together the white sugar and the lemon zest with a hand or stand mixer in a large mixing bowl until fragrant, about 1 minute.
    ½ cup granulated white sugar, ½ tablespoon lemon zest
  • Add in the butter and beat together until well creamed. Mix in the egg yolk and beat until combined.
    ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, 1 large egg yolk
  • Beat in the flour and cornstarch on high until a crumbly dough forms. Pour in the lemon juice and beat on low speed until a firm dough forms.
    1¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • Using a 1 ½ Tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out dough and split it in half. Roll each half of dough into a ball.
  • Place each cookie ball on the prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart and flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass or measuring cup.
  • Loosely cover the dough with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill for 30-60 minutes or until firm through.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or spray lightly with baking spray.
  • Remove a baking sheet from the refrigerator and remove the plastic wrap.
  • Bake the cookies, one sheet at a time, for 9-12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies begin to brown.
  • While the cookies are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemonade powder until fully combined.
    1 cup powdered sugar, ¾ teaspoon lemonade kool aid powder
  • Allow the warm cookies to cool for 1-2 minutes and then dip each one in the powdered sugar mix to fully coat it.
  • Return the cookie to the tray and let it cool completely.
  • Once cooled, recoat each cookie in the powdered sugar mixture and then serve.