Description
Lemon Meltaways are delicate, buttery cookies that practically melt in your mouth. Infused with the bright flavor of fresh lemon, these cookies are perfect for any occasion, from afternoon tea to holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass or your fingers.
- If the dough is too soft, refrigerate it for 20-30 minutes before shaping.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest (if using) until smooth.
- Once the cookies have cooled completely, drizzle or spread the lemon glaze over the tops. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- Refrigerating the dough helps with shaping if it’s too soft.
- The glaze should be thick but pourable; adjust the consistency with lemon juice or powdered sugar as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20mg