Summer Loving Cookies

The summer sun swelters high in the sky. The afternoon is filled with hot, humid air. Children’s music is heard down the block from the ice cream truck making its rounds. Ice cold bottles drip with condensation. No one is hungry, but something sweet to eat would hit the spot. It needs to be light, puffy, and yet full of flavor. A delicate hint of lemon would take the edge off of such a sizzling day.  Pink lemonade would be the perfect drink, but you’re in the mood for a cookie. 

Although the weather may be daunting with heat and no one wants to turn the oven on, it is possible to bake an afternoon treat in the cooler hours of the evening. A clever baker will also turn the air conditioner up while turning the oven on. Thereby creating the illusion of a cooler atmosphere and perfect for baking! Either way, these lemonade cookies are worth the 15 minutes of a hot oven. The recipe is fast and easy, and the results are the equivalent of chilled glass of lemonade, complete with the sweetness of sugar and the tart pucker of lemon together in one bite. Everyone will enjoy these plump cookies bathed in their favorite summer beverage.  Try them for yourself first, then invite your friends over for some summer fun and cool treats. You won’t regret it!

(This is another recipe from the Cake-Mix Cookie collection selection.)

Lemonade Cookies

Makes approximately 48 cookies.

Ingredients:

1 box lemon cake mix
2 large eggs
4 oz of frozen whipped topping. (1/2 of an 8-ounce container) thawed
1 tsp lemon juice

1 cup confectionery sugar
½ cup pink lemonade drink mix

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix confectionery sugar and lemonade mix in separate bowl. Set aside.

In another bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, lemon juice, and whipped topping. Stir through completely. (Dough will be thick and sticky.)

With a teaspoon, scoop out dough and shape into ¾ inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until set and cookie tops have cracked slightly. Remove cookies to wire racks.

While cookies are still warm,  roll each one in the confectionery lemonade mix until thoroughly coated.   (Its also possible to put sugar mix in large seal-able bag and shake cookies lightly until covered.)

Now you can have your cookie and lemonade too!