Delightful Pink Lemonade Heart Shortbreads for Valentine's Day

Looking for a sweet treat to celebrate Valentine’s Day? These Pink Lemonade Heart Shortbreads are the perfect blend of tart and sweet, making them an ideal choice for your Valentine’s cookies. With their charming heart shape and lovely pink hue, they’re sure to impress anyone you share them with.

Imagine sinking your teeth into a buttery shortbread that bursts with the refreshing flavor of pink lemonade. These delightful cookies not only taste amazing but also add a festive touch to your Valentine’s Day celebrations. Whether you’re baking for a loved one or treating yourself, these cookies are a must-try.

Heartfelt Pink Lemonade Shortbread Recipe

Heart-shaped pink lemonade shortbreads with pink glaze, decorated with roses and lemon slices.

These Pink Lemonade Heart Shortbreads are tender and crumbly, infused with zesty lemonade flavor, and adorned with a delicate pink glaze. They offer a perfect balance of sweetness and tang, making them an irresistible treat for any Valentine.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons pink lemonade concentrate
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pink food coloring (optional)
1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
1 tablespoon pink lemonade concentrate for glaze

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the Dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add in the flour and salt, followed by the pink lemonade concentrate and vanilla extract. Mix until a dough forms.
Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up.
Cut the Cookies: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow them to cool on a wire rack.
Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar with pink lemonade concentrate until smooth. You can add pink food coloring if desired.
Glaze the Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the pink lemonade glaze on top. Let the glaze set before serving.