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Lemon Meltaways

Lemon Meltaways: Buttery Cookies You’ll Love to Make

Lemon Meltaways are delightful buttery cookies with a refreshing citrus burst, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened, at room temperature
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Omit if using salted butter

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Meltaways
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Sift in the cornstarch and all-purpose flour, and add lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and flatten slightly before placing on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
  6. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure your butter is at room temperature for optimal texture. Refrigerate dough for up to 24 hours for enhanced flavor.

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