10 Irresistible Lemon Meltaway Cookies That’ll Vanish Instantly
Soft and buttery lemon cookies with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and bright citrus flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ tsp salt
- Extra powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in lemon zest and fresh lemon juice until combined.
- Whisk flour, cornstarch, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the butter mixture to form a soft dough.
- Roll dough into small balls, place on a lined baking sheet, and lightly flatten each cookie.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–14 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh lemon juice and zest.
- Let cookies cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 18mg