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Lemon Meltaway Cookies A stack of three lemon meltaway cookies with a glossy lemon icing, garnished with fresh lemon zest. The cookies are soft and tender, with a blurred background of lemons and other cookies.

Lemon Meltaway Cookies

5 from 1 vote
These bright and citrusy lemon meltaway cookies melt in your mouth, delivering a burst of fresh lemon flavor in every bite!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total time 33 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 6 minutes
Servings: 38
Course: cookie, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 111
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 226 g unsalted butter (Softened for easy mixing)
  • ¾ cup 150 g granulated sugar (For sweetness)
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon zest Provides fresh citrus flavor
  • 2 cups 250 g all-purpose flour (The base of the cookie dough)
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch Helps create a delicate, meltaway texture
  • ½ teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness
Lemon Icing:
  • 1 ¾ cups 220 g powdered sugar (For smooth, sweet glaze)
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice Gives the glaze its tangy flavor
  • Lemon zest for garnish Optional, for an added citrus touch

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet For placing the cookies
  • 1 Mixing bowls For combining ingredients
  • 1 Electric mixer (or sturdy wooden spoon) For mixing the dough (electric mixer makes it easier, but a wooden spoon will work with some muscle)
  • 1 Cookie scoop or spoon For portioning dough evenly (a regular spoon can also work)
  • 1 Flat tool (like a glass or measuring cup) For gently flattening the cookies after baking

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter, sugar, and lemon zest. Use an electric mixer to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. In another medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt until fully combined.
    "A close-up view of lemon meltaway cookie dough being mixed in a metal bowl. The dough looks smooth and slightly crumbly, with flour visible in the mixture."
  4. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until completely combined.
    "A person using an electric mixer to blend ingredients in a large glass mixing bowl. The dough for lemon meltaway cookies is in the early stages, with a light and fluffy consistency."
  5. Scoop the dough into 1 tablespoon-sized portions and roll them gently between your palms to form smooth balls. Arrange the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart.
    "Freshly rolled dough balls for lemon meltaway cookies, placed on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lemons are visible in the background, hinting at the citrusy flavor of the cookies.""Freshly rolled dough balls for lemon meltaway cookies, placed on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lemons are visible in the background, hinting at the citrusy flavor of the cookies."
  6. Bake the cookies on the center rack of the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until they are lightly golden at the edges.
  7. As soon as the cookies are done baking, use a flat tool (such as a measuring cup or glass) to gently flatten the surface of each cookie. Let them cool completely before icing.
    "Freshly rolled dough balls for lemon meltaway cookies, placed on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lemons are visible in the background, hinting at the citrusy flavor of the cookies."
  8. For the lemon icing: In a small mixing bowl, whisk the powdered sugar and lemon juice together until smooth. The icing should be thick but spreadable—if it's too thick, add a bit more lemon juice, and if it's too thin, add more powdered sugar.
  9. Once the cookies are cooled, spoon a small amount of icing onto each one and use the back of the spoon to spread it evenly. If desired, garnish with extra lemon zest.
  10. Allow the cookies to rest until the icing hardens before enjoying.
    "A stack of three lemon meltaway cookies with a glossy lemon icing, garnished with fresh lemon zest. The cookies are soft and tender, with a blurred background of lemons and other cookies."

Nutrition

Serving: 20gCalories: 111kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 33mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 158IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

A perfect bite-sized treat with a tangy lemon glaze. Store them in an airtight container for up to five days for a sweet, citrusy indulgence every time.

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