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Lemon Meltaways

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Lemon Meltaways for Blissful Treats

Lemon Meltaways are delightful cookies that practically melt in your mouth, making them a must-try for any lemon lover.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened If using salted butter, omit the pinch of salt.
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar Plus extra for dusting.
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch No substitutions needed.
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour For gluten-free, use a suitable blend.
  • Zest of 1 lemon Always opt for fresh zest.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Bottled can work in a pinch.
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract No substitutions necessary.
  • Pinch of salt Omit if using salted butter.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Meltaways
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and 1/4 cup powdered sugar. Beat until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Incorporate cornstarch and flour, zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt into the creamed mixture. Mix on low speed until a soft dough forms.
  4. Scoop portions of dough and roll into 1-inch balls. Flatten each slightly and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.
  6. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 15mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Ensure the butter is fully softened for optimal creaming. Chill the dough if too soft before rolling. Watch baking time closely to avoid overbaking.

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