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