Melt-in-Your-Mouth Lemon Meltaways: Zesty Bliss Awaits

These Lemon Meltaways are buttery, citrusy cookies that melt in your mouth, perfect for dessert lovers.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 12

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 32

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 80

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cookies

1 cup Unsalted Butter Provides richness and structure; substitute with salted butter (omit pinch of salt).
1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens, giving a tender texture; granulated sugar can be used, but the texture will differ.
1/4 cup Cornstarch Contributes to the delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture; no substitute necessary.
1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Main structure component; can replace with gluten-free flour (ensure it contains xanthan gum).
1 lemon Lemon Zest Adds intense citrus flavor; fresh zest is preferred for the best taste.
1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Enhances citrus flavor profile; bottled juice can be used if fresh is unavailable.
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds depth to the flavor; no substitutes recommended.
Pinch Salt Balances sweetness; omit if using salted butter.

For Dusting

Powdered Sugar Used for dusting after cooling; adds an elegant touch and sweetness to Lemon Meltaways.

Equipment

Oven
baking sheet
Parchment paper
mixing bowl
Hand mixer or stand mixer
Wire Rack

Method

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Gradually mix in the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt. Then add the fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the lined baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are just beginning to turn golden brown.
Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough for 24 hours. You can freeze shaped dough balls and bake from frozen later.

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