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Lemon Meltaways

Delicious, buttery cookies that melt in your mouth with a refreshing lemon zing, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure it's at room temperature for best results.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest Freshly grated for the best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice Preferably from fresh lemons.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • as needed for dusting powdered sugar For garnishing; add more to taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice to the mixture and beat until combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add this to your butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto your prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should remain soft.
  7. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. Dust them generously with powdered sugar before serving.
  8. Share the cookies or keep them all to yourself!

Notes

Substitutions: If you don’t have lemons, you can use lime juice and zest for a fun twist. These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for about five days or frozen for up to three months.