Pink Lemonade Cookies Bake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dough

01 - 225 grams unsalted butter, softened
02 - 200 grams granulated sugar
03 - 120 grams powdered sugar
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 260 grams all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
11 - 60 grams pink lemonade drink mix (powdered)

→ Add-ins and Toppings

12 - 45 grams white chocolate chips (optional)
13 - Additional powdered sugar for dusting

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar with a mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
03 - Beat in the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest until fully combined and smooth.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pink lemonade drink mix until evenly distributed.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until no flour pockets remain. If using, fold in white chocolate chips at this stage.
06 - Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out rounded balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 5 cm apart. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
07 - Transfer baking sheets to the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden while centers remain soft.
08 - Remove trays from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, then dust with additional powdered sugar before serving.

# Notes:

01 - For a visually appealing presentation, arrange cookies on a colorful platter and garnish with fresh lemon slices. Serve with a glass of chilled pink lemonade for a refreshing pairing.