Description
Delight in the refreshing citrus flavors of these Lemon Meltaways. These delicate, buttery cookies are infused with bright lemon zest and juice, then coated in a dusting of powdered sugar for a melt-in-your-mouth treat.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Extra powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and creamy.
- Add Flavors: Mix in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix just until combined.
- Shape and Chill: Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Bake: Preheat oven, slice chilled dough, and bake until lightly golden.
- Coat in Sugar: Toss warm cookies in powdered sugar and cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract to the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
