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Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies

Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies for Brightening Your Day

These Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies combine buttery richness with bright lemon flavor, creating a delightful treat to elevate your day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 90 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup Powdered sugar plus extra for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest from about 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Baking soda

Instructions
 

Baking Steps

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add vanilla extract, lemon zest, and fresh lemon juice to the mixture, and mix on low speed until fully combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually mix this dry blend into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
  • Scoop out portions of dough and roll them into small balls. Space them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Flatten each dough ball gently to about ½ inch height.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and bottoms are lightly golden, while centers stay soft.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  • Once cooled, dust cookies generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh lemons and allow your butter to soften properly before mixing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword baking, cookies, Desserts, easy recipes, Lemon, Meltaway
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