Description
Indulge in the light and refreshing taste of Lemon Meltaway Cookies. With their buttery texture and vibrant citrus flavor, these cookies melt in your mouth, offering a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying a sunny afternoon or hosting a tea party, these cookies are sure to impress with their delightful sweetness and tangy zest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Mix in the lemon zest and lemon juice until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the sifted flour and salt; gradually incorporate this into the wet mixture until combined without overmixing.
- Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until slightly golden around the edges. Allow to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg