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Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies

Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies are a delightful treat with buttery richness and tangy sweetness that melts in your mouth.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice recommended
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • additional powdered sugar for coating

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • plastic wrap
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine unsalted butter and powdered sugar. Beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
  3. Whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  4. Divide the dough into logs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Slice the dough logs into 1/4-inch rounds and place on baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
  7. Cool cookies on sheets, then toss in powdered sugar to coat while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

These cookies offer a delightful melt-in-your-mouth texture, enhanced by the freshness of lemon. Store in an airtight container for best results.

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