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Lemon Meltaways

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Lemon Meltaways for a Zesty Treat

Lemon Meltaways are buttery cookies that dissolve in your mouth, offering a zesty treat 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: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice or bottled as substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest or orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or almond flour for gluten-free
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Optional Topping
  • additional cup Powdered Sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Meltaways
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your equipment.
  2. Cream together unsalted butter and sifted powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in fresh lemon juice and zest until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture.
  5. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden edges are visible.
  7. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar.
  8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter and sift powdered sugar before measuring. Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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