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Lemon Meltaways

Lemon Meltaways: The Best Sweet Treat for Your Taste Buds

A delightful recipe for lemon meltaways that will tantalize your taste buds.

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
  3. Mix in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
  4. Gradually blend in the flour and salt.
  5. Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the bottoms are lightly browned.
  7. Let cool and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon zest.
  • These cookies can be made ahead of time and stored for later.
  • 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: 5g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Lemon Meltaways, lemon cookies, sweet treat