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Lemon Meltaways

Lemon Meltaways: Soft, Buttery Citrus Bliss Awaits You

Lemon Meltaways are soft, buttery cookies that combine a zesty punch of lemon for a delightful treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • ¾ cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 lemon Lemon Zest Zest from one lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest, mixing until smooth and fragrant.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Slowly add to the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
  5. Use a tablespoon to shape the dough into balls, placing them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers look set but soft.
  7. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh lemon juice and zest. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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