Description
Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies are delicate, buttery cookies with a refreshing lemon flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Lightly sweet and citrusy, they make a perfect treat for tea time, holidays, or anytime snacking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Mix in lemon zest and lemon juice until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, until bottoms are set but tops remain pale.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Mix powdered sugar and lemon zest for the coating. Roll cooled cookies in the mixture until evenly coated.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
- If dough feels too soft, chill it for 15 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
- Cookies should not brown on top—remove when bottoms are just lightly golden.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
