Pink Lemonade Swirl Sugar Cookies with Pink Lemonade Flavor Extract – Zesty Summer Delight

Pink Lemonade Swirl Sugar Cookies with Pink Lemonade Flavor Extract – Zesty Summer Delight

Dolce Flav

Servings

24

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

12 minutes

Category

Pink Lemonade

Bright, tangy, and irresistibly soft, these Pink Lemonade Swirl Sugar Cookies capture the essence of summertime in every bite. The dough is delicately flavored with pink lemonade flavor extract, giving it a refreshing citrus twist without the need for actual lemonade mix. Swirled with a bit of pink color for extra visual appeal, these cookies are both vibrant and quick to make—perfect for parties or refreshing afternoon snacks.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened

  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar

  • 1 large egg, room temperature

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ teaspoon pink lemonade flavor extract

  • A few drops pink food coloring

  • Optional topping: coarse sugar or lemon zest

Directions

  1. Preheat & prep: Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.

  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.

  3. Whip wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and combined.

  4. Add pink lemonade flavor: Stir in pink lemonade flavor extract—start with ½ teaspoon and adjust according to your preference.

  5. Form the dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined into a soft dough.

  6. Create pink swirl (optional): Divide the dough in half and add a drop or two of pink food coloring to one portion. Lightly swirl the colored section into the plain dough for a marbled effect.

  7. Bake: Scoop dough (about 1–1.5 tbsp each) onto baking sheet. Press gently, sprinkle with coarse sugar or lemon zest if desired, and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are just set and centers remain soft.

  8. Cool & serve: Allow cookies to rest for 5 minutes on the sheet before transferring them to a cooling rack. Enjoy once slightly cooled—or warm, for softer texture.