Description
Lemon Meltaways are soft, buttery cookies with a refreshing lemon flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let them cool and dust with additional powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, increase lemon zest.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Lemon Meltaways, cookies, lemon cookies