Lemon Meltaways Recipe
These Lemon Meltaways are a delightful treat with a burst of citrus flavor that will melt in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion, these light and airy cookies are sure to become a favorite!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted (divided)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and 1 cup of sifted powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add lemon and vanilla: Mix in lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour and salt together.
- Mix wet and dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Shape dough into balls, place on baking sheet, and bake until golden.
- Cool and dust: Let cookies cool, then dust with remaining powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, you can add a bit more zest to the dough.
- These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Lemon Meltaways, Lemon Cookies, Citrus Dessert
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