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Pink Lemonade Thumbprint Cookies

Pink Lemonade Thumbprint Cookies That Brighten Your Day

Enjoy refreshing Pink Lemonade Thumbprint Cookies, featuring lemon and raspberry for a delightful summer treat.
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: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour Substitute with a gluten-free flour blend if desired.
  • ½ cup confectioners’ sugar Use powdered erythritol for a sugar-free version.
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt Sea salt can be used as a substitute.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Vegan butter can be used for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Can be replaced with lime juice.
For the Glaze
  • ½ cup raspberries Can substitute with strawberries or blueberries.
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar Using fresh lemon juice will keep it light and zesty.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 ¼ cups of all-purpose flour, ½ cup of confectioners’ sugar, and ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat ½ cup of softened unsalted butter with ¼ cup of confectioners’ sugar until fluffy. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and the zest of one lemon, and mix until combined.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and freeze for 12-15 minutes.
  6. Place the balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 10 minutes, then gently press into the center of each cookie.
  8. Return them to the oven and bake for an additional 16-18 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
  9. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. While cookies cool, whisk together 1 cup of confectioners’ sugar, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and ½ cup of mashed raspberries.
  11. Fill each indentation with the pink raspberry glaze once the cookies are cool.
  12. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for summer gatherings and can be made gluten-free or vegan.

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