Description
Lemon Meltaways are delicate, buttery cookies infused with fresh lemon zest and juice, coated in powdered sugar for a melt-in-your-mouth citrus treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Coating
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and 1/3 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy, which helps to incorporate air for a tender texture.
- Add Lemon Flavor: Mix in the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice until well combined to infuse the dough with refreshing citrus notes.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt to evenly distribute the dry components.
- Form Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing just until a soft dough forms without overworking to maintain tenderness.
- Shape and Chill: Divide the dough in half and shape each portion into a log approximately 1 ½ inches in diameter. Wrap each in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Slice Cookies: Remove chilled dough from the refrigerator and slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds, placing them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until the edges just begin to turn golden, ensuring they remain tender inside.
- First Coating: Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then gently toss them in powdered sugar while they are still warm to get an initial coating.
- Final Cool and Coat: Allow the cookies to cool completely, then toss in powdered sugar again to achieve a delicate, sweet finish before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
- For an extra lemony zing, add a teaspoon of lemon extract to the dough.
- Make sure not to overbake the cookies to keep their melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor impact.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
