Zesty Lemon Meltaways
Delightful cookies with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, soft and buttery in texture, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms, about 1-2 minutes.
- Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten each ball.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Once cool, dust the cookies generously with powdered sugar.
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week and freeze well. You can customize the recipe by adding flavors like berries or nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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