Description

Delight in the vibrant flavors of these Mother’s Day Lemon Strawberry Pound Cookies, perfect for spring celebrations or any time you crave a sweet treat. Bursting with zesty lemon and juicy strawberries, each cookie is a little bite of sunshine that will add joy to your day. Easy to prepare, they make a wonderful gift for Mom or a charming addition to any brunch spread.

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
Zest and juice of 1 fresh lemon
1 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the lemon juice and vanilla extract until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold this mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Gently fold in the chopped strawberries until evenly distributed.
Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown. Let cool on wire racks before dusting with powdered sugar.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 130
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 45mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider using organic lemons for zest. Feel free to substitute strawberries with blueberries or raspberries for variety. To enhance sweetness, add white chocolate chips to the batter.