Description
These Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies are a delightful treat bursting with fresh lemon flavor. They are soft, buttery, and coated with a tangy lemon glaze that perfectly complements the sweet cookie base.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Lemon Flavoring: Mix in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, blending well.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place them on the baking sheet. Slightly flatten each ball with your fingers.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set but still pale. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. If desired, add lemon zest for extra flavor.
- Glaze the Cookies: Drizzle or dip each cookie in the lemon glaze. Let the glaze set for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of lemon zest based on your preference for citrus flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies, Lemon Cookies, Lemon Desserts
