Here’s a delicious recipe for Lemon Meltaway Cookies 🍋—soft, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth cookies with a bright lemony flavor.
🍪 Ingredients (Makes ~24 cookies)
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar (plus extra for rolling)
- 2 tsp lemon zest (from 1–2 lemons)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
Optional Glaze:
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Dough
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Mix in lemon zest and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.
2️⃣ Shape the Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Optional: Roll each ball in powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
3️⃣ Bake
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
4️⃣ Optional Lemon Glaze
- Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice to make a smooth glaze.
- Drizzle over cooled cookies or dip the tops for extra zing.
💡 Tips
- Soft texture: Don’t overbake—cookies should be just set and slightly golden at the edges.
- Extra flavor: Add a tiny pinch of salt on top before baking to enhance the lemon flavor.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to a week. Freeze dough for later baking.
If you want, I can also give a “one-bite” mini version of lemon meltaway cookies that are perfect for parties or gift boxes.
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