Description
These Lemon Strawberry Pound Cookies deliver a burst of citrusy goodness combined with sweet strawberries, creating a refreshing treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Soft and buttery, each cookie is a delight to the senses, making them an instant favorite for gatherings or as a simple afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (freshly grated)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time. Mix in lemon zest and lemon juice until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries using a spatula.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before transferring them to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg