Lemon Meltaway Cookies
Delicate, buttery cookies with a refreshing citrus flavor, evoking memories of sunny days in the garden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Add the lemon zest and lemon juice to the mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly, then roll them in powdered sugar.
- Let them cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week, or freeze them for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 54mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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