Description
Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies are soft, buttery lemon cookies with fresh lemon zest, powdered sugar, and a delicate melt-in-your-mouth texture, making them a bright and easy citrus dessert for holidays, spring gatherings, or everyday baking.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
3. Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
4. Add the flour, cornstarch, and salt, then mix just until a soft dough forms.
5. Cover the dough and chill for 30 minutes so it is easier to shape.
6. Scoop the dough into small portions and roll into 1-inch balls.
7. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets and gently flatten them slightly if desired.
8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cookies are set and the bottoms are just lightly golden.
9. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
10. Once fully cooled, dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the brightest flavor.
Do not overmix the dough or the cookies can lose their delicate texture.
Do not overbake these cookies because they should stay pale and tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg