Description
These Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies are a delightful treat with a burst of citrus flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 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
- additional powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Form and bake: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the bottoms are just lightly golden.
- Coat with powdered sugar: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then gently toss the warm cookies in powdered sugar. Cool completely on a wire rack, then coat again in powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For extra lemony flavor, add a few drops of lemon extract.
- These cookies freeze well and are perfect for make-ahead desserts or holiday cookie trays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
