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Lemon Meltaways

Lemon Meltaways: Buttery Cookies That Brighten Your Day

Delight in the tangy sweetness of Lemon Meltaways, buttery cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 75
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Powdered Sugar Sifted for better texture
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Preferably fresh juice
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Freshly grated
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Fine sea salt preferred
For Dusting
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Dust on top once cooled

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step 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 unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Stir in fresh lemon juice and lemon zest until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and salt before adding to the wet mixture.
  5. Combine the mixtures until just mixed, avoid overmixing.
  6. Roll the dough into small balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be made in advance and stored. Add flavors like blueberries for variations.

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