Strawberry Lemon Butter Cookies

This recipe for Strawberry Lemon Butter Cookies is a perfect blend of tart and sweet flavors. Made with Amoretti's Lemon Zest and Wild Strawberry Extracts, these cookies are sure to impress. The buttery texture of the cookie pairs perfectly with the fresh flavors of the extracts, creating a delicious treat for any occasion. These cookies are perfect for a summer picnic or as a special dessert for a dinner party. Give them a try and indulge in the delicious taste of Amoretti's extracts.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup sugar softened 
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/2 tsp. Amoretti® Vanilla Madagascar Bourbon Water Soluble 2X
• 2 tsp. Amoretti® Wild Strawberry Extract Water Soluble
• 1 tsp. Amoretti® Lemon Zest Oil Extract Water Soluble
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Freeze dried strawberries crushed (for garnish)
• White melting chocolate (for garnish)

Directions

1. In a stand mixer with paddle attachment b eat together sugar and butter until combined and fluffy.
2. Add in egg yolks one at a time scraping sides of bowl as needed.
3. Add in Vanilla, Wild Strawberry and Lemon Zest Extracts and mix until combined.
4. Add in flour  and salt. Mix until combined, scraping sides of bowl as needed.
5. Roll the dough into a log, wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
6. Preheat oven to 350 F and line
7. Unwrap dough and cut into 1/4 inch slices.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
9. Remove from oven and let cool.
10. Melt chocolate and using a fork drizzle on top of cookies, sprinkle strawberries on top and let set.