Description
Buttery, soft Lemon Meltaway Cookies that truly melt in your mouth — bursting with zesty lemon flavor and a light, powdery sweetness that makes them simply irresistible.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture and mix until a dough forms.
4. Chill dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, place 2 inches apart on baking sheet, and gently flatten each.
7. Bake 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just golden.
8. Cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
9. Dust generously with powdered sugar once cooled.
10. Optional: mix powdered sugar with lemon zest before dusting for an extra burst of citrus!
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Dust again after thawing for a fresh, bakery-style look. Perfect for tea parties or edible gifts!
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 15