Description
These Lemon Meltaway Cookies are tender cookies that melt in your mouth, offering a vibrant burst of lemon flavor. They're perfect for any occasion and bring a touch of sunshine to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup Butter
½ cup Granulated Sugar
2 teaspoons Fresh Lemon Zest
1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
2 cups All-Purpose Flour
½ cup Cornstarch
¼ teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
Powdered Sugar for Dusting
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar until light and fluffy
- Add Wet Ingredients and mix until just combined
- Combine Dry Ingredients in a separate bowl
- Gradually Add Dry to Wet Ingredients, mixing on low speed
- Chill the Dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes
- Preheat Oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper
- Shape the Cookies into balls and roll in Granulated Sugar
- Arrange on Baking Sheets and Bake for 12-14 minutes
- Cool and dust with Powdered Sugar before serving
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
Do not skip the chilling step for perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 12-14 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg