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Lemon Meltaways

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Lemon Meltaways for Sweet Moments

These Lemon Meltaways are delightful cookies that melt in your mouth, offering a bright lemon flavor that balances buttery richness.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened to room temperature
  • 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar and more for dusting
  • 0.5 cup Cornstarch
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour with xanthan gum
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice preferably fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional
  • 1 pinch Salt omit if using salted butter

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Meltaways
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually mix in the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt, then add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  4. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, slightly flattening each ball.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden at the edges but still soft in the middle.
  6. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough before baking, and consider adding flavors like lavender or lime zest for a twist on the classic recipe.

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