Free Articles and Information! Best Cookies: Pink Lemonade Cookies By: Donna Monday Imagine pouring a glass of sweet, tangy lemonade into a cookie. The results are these delightful, lemony flavored cookies with their pretty pink coloring. Pink Lemonade Cookies 1 cup sugar ¼ butter, softened 1 egg 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon peel 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 to 2 drops red food color 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt Powdered sugar, if desired Directions Heat oven to 400 degrees. Combine ½ cup sugar, butter, egg, lemon peel, lemon juice and red food color in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour, baking powder and salt. Beat until well mixed. Cover; refrigerate until firm (1 hour). Shape dough into ½-inch balls; roll in remaining sugar. Place 2-inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten balls to ¼-inch thickness with bottom of buttered glass dipped in sugar. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired. About the Author © Donna Monday Love Cookies? All your favorites here http://www.best-cookie-jar-recipes.com