Description
Indulge in these delightful Lemon Meltaways – sweet, tangy, and utterly addictive. These easy-to-make cookies are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Coating:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting after baking)
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Flavors: Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- Form Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, forming a soft dough.
- Chill, Slice, and Bake: Divide dough, chill, slice into rounds, and bake at 350°F (175°C) until just golden.
- Coat with Sugar: While warm, dust cookies with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- For extra lemon flavor, add lemon extract or more zest to the dough.
- Cookies freeze well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
