Description
Meyer lemon meltaways are buttery cookies that melt in your mouth with a refreshing lemon flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Meyer lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add Meyer lemon juice and zest, mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Shape dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use fresh Meyer lemons for best flavor.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: meyer lemon meltaways, cookies, dessert