Lemon Meltaway Cookies
Delightful cookies featuring a light, buttery texture with a refreshing lemon flavor, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- 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
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until well combined.
- Scoop small balls of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Enjoy your cookies and savor the burst of lemony goodness!
Notes
For stronger lemon flavor, add an extra teaspoon of lemon zest. Can substitute whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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