Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Lemon Meltaway Cookies, where each bite melts in your mouth and transports you to sun-filled days. These tender, zesty cookies are simple to make and perfect for any occasion, from picnics to cozy gatherings with friends. With their refreshing lemon flavor and light texture, they are sure to brighten your day and impress your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon zest
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy and pale.
- Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden while centers remain soft.
- Dust with powdered sugar after cooling slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg