Lemon Meltaways
Delicate, buttery cookies with a bright lemon flavor that melt in your mouth, coated in powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 3 dozen 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Powdered sugar, for coating
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice until the dough comes together.
- Shape the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, roll the cookies in powdered sugar until well coated.
Notes
- For an extra lemony kick, you can add a little more lemon zest.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
- These cookies are perfect for tea time or as a light dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg