Description
Zesty lemon meltaway cookies are soft, buttery treats with a refreshing lemon flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together.
- Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let them cool before dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For extra lemon flavor, add more lemon zest.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes for better shaping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: zesty lemon meltaway cookies