Irresistibly Soft Lemon Meltaway Cookies to Brighten Your Day

Delight in these Lemon Meltaway Cookies, a soft and zesty treat that melts in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 18

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 43

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 60

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough

1 cup Unsalted butter softened
¾ cup Powdered sugar plus more for dusting
2 tablespoons Fresh lemon zest
2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
2 cups All-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon Salt

For Serving (Optional)

1 cup Additional powdered sugar for dusting
Lemon curls or edible flower petals

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
baking sheet
parchment paper
spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Meltaway Cookies

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with the powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in the fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until fully integrated.
Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour and salt, folding gently until just combined.
Form small balls of dough, about one inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are soft.
Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Dust with additional powdered sugar or garnish with lemon curls for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze them for up to 3 months.

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