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Lemon Meltaways

Lemon Meltaways: Buttery Cookies That Brighten Your Day

Lemon Meltaways are buttery cookies that melt in your mouth, bringing a refreshing zing of lemon that brightens your day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest fresh
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice can use bottled in a pinch
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional
  • 1 pinch Salt omit if using salted butter
For Dusting
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Meltaways
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Gradually add cornstarch, all-purpose flour, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the creamed mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and flatten them slightly on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden around the edges but soft in the center.
  6. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to 2 months. To enjoy warm, reheat in a preheated oven for 3-5 minutes.

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