Description
Delightfully light and lemony, these Lemon Meltaways are the perfect treat for citrus lovers. These delicate, buttery cookies are coated in powdered sugar, creating a sweet and tangy flavor explosion with each bite.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add lemon: Add lemon zest and lemon juice, mixing until combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until the dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Scoop out 1-inch balls of dough and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each slightly with your fingers. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden.
- Cool and coat: Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. While still slightly warm, gently toss cookies in powdered sugar to coat. Once completely cooled, coat again in powdered sugar for a snowy finish.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract to the dough.
- These cookies can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
