Bright and Buttery Lemon Meltaway Cookies
Make tender, buttery lemon cookies that dissolve in your mouth. These cookies deliver a bright, zesty citrus flavor perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- 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, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract, salt, lemon juice, and lemon zest until just combined.
- Gradually add the flour to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the cookies remain pale.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- While still warm, gently roll each cookie in extra powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack. Roll them in powdered sugar a second time once they are cool for a thicker coating.
Notes
- For the best melt-in-your-mouth texture, make sure your butter is truly softened, not melted.
- Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the brightest flavor.
- If you prefer a slightly chewier cookie, reduce the baking time by one minute.
- Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 35
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 25