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Lemon Meltaways

Lemon Meltaways That Will Brighten Your Baking Routine

Lemon Meltaways are buttery cookies with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Plus extra for dusting
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Can be omitted if unavailable
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour blend can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Use a microplane for zesting
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Fresh juice recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Omit if using salted butter

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Parchment Paper
  • Baking Sheet
  • 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. Cream softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Sift together cornstarch and all-purpose flour, then gradually mix into the butter and sugar mixture along with lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt until a soft dough forms.
  4. Roll small portions of the dough into 1-inch balls and flatten them slightly on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges, keeping centers soft.
  6. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack; dust with powdered sugar once cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking for better shape and flavor. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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