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Lemon Meltaways

Lemon Meltaways: Irresistibly Soft Citrus Cookies to Love

Lemon Meltaways are soft, buttery citrus cookies that practically melt in your mouth, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Fresh is best
  • Zest from 2 lemons Lemon Zest
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract is an alternative
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute gluten-free blend
  • 1 pinch Salt Omit if using salted butter

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Meltaways
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and ½ cup of sifted powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and the zest of 2 lemons, mixing until well incorporated.
  4. Whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt, then gradually incorporate into the wet mixture.
  5. Shape the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
  7. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for any gathering and can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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