Lemon Meltaway Cookies
Lemon meltaway cookies that are buttery, soft, and dusted with powdered sugar. These delicate citrus cookies have a bright lemon flavor and tender texture that truly melts in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24–30 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar (plus more for dusting)
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream Butter & Sugar
In a large bowl, beat softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar with an electric mixer for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
Mix Dough
Add cornstarch, flour, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix on low speed until just combined and a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
Shape Cookies
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Gently flatten each ball with a fork.
Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are just lightly golden. The tops should remain pale.
Cool
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust with Sugar
Once fully cooled, generously dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
For extra lemon flavor, add an additional 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest.
Chill dough for 20 minutes if it feels too soft to roll.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
These cookies freeze well for up to 2 months.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/lemon-meltaway-cookies/
