Description
Experience a burst of sunshine with these Lemon Meltaway Cookies! Bursting with zesty lemon flavor and a buttery texture, these cookies melt in your mouth and are perfect for any occasion. Simple to make and visually appealing, they’re sure to impress at gatherings or cozy afternoons at home. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up these delightful treats in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (fresh)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Confectioners' sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour until just incorporated; avoid overmixing.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (18g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg