How to Make Lemonade Cookies

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Fill a large bowl with hot water.

   Beat the mixture for about 2 minutes on medium speed or until the mixture is creamy and light yellow , Then, beat the mixture for an additional 4 to 5 minutes. ,, You will use additional lemonade concentrate later in the recipe, so be sure not to discard the rest. ,,,, Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper. , Continue placing dough on the baking sheet by the teaspoon until the baking sheet is full.
   
   Leave about 1" (2.5 cm) of space around each cookie. , Remove the cookies from the oven when the edges are starting to brown. ,,,,,
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   Step 2: Place the can of frozen lemonade concentrate in the bowl and allow it to thaw while you mix the cookie dough.

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   Step 3: Cream together the butter

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   Step 4: sugar and lemon zest in a mixing bowl using a handheld mixer or a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.

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   Step 5: Add the eggs one at a time and beat the mixture for 30 seconds after each addition.

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   Step 6: While the wet ingredients are mixing

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   Step 7: whisk together the flour

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   Step 8: baking soda and kosher salt in a separate mixing bowl.

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   Step 9: Measure out 1/2 cup of the thawed lemonade.

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    Step 10: Pour 1/3 of the flour mixture into the wet ingredients and beat on low speed until just combined.

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    Step 11: Add about 1/3 of the lemonade that you measured out and beat the mixture until blended.

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    Step 12: Continue adding dry ingredients and lemonade alternately until both are incorporated into the wet ingredients.

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    Step 13: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

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    Step 14: Drop 1 teaspoon of dough onto the baking sheet.

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    Step 15: Bake the cookies

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    Step 16: checking them after 8 minutes.

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    Step 17: Cool the cookies on the stove for 2 minutes.

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    Step 18: Loosen the cookies from the parchment paper with a spatula and place them on wire racks.

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    Step 19: Brush the tops of the cookies with lemonade concentrate using a pastry brush.

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    Step 20: Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with sugar and allow them to cool completely before serving.

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    Step 21: Finished.

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