Lemon Meltaways: Irresistibly Light and Meltingly Delicious
A delightful treat that melts in your mouth with the refreshing taste of lemon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, consider adding more lemon zest.
- These cookies can be stored in an air-tight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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