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Lemon Meltaways

Lemon Meltaways: The Best Refreshing Treat to Brighten Your Day

Lemon Meltaways are the perfect buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that are bursting with fresh lemon flavor. Ideal for any occasion, they bring a refreshing zest to your dessert table.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually mix in the flour, cornstarch, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt until a soft dough forms.
  4. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  6. Once cooled, dust with additional powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • For an extra lemony flavor, consider adding more lemon zest.
  • These cookies can also be drizzled with a lemon glaze for added sweetness.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 50
  • Fat: 8
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 14
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 1
  • Cholesterol: 30

Keywords: Lemon Meltaways, lemon cookies, refreshing dessert