Description
Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies are a refreshing treat that will brighten any occasion. With their soft, buttery texture and vibrant lemon flavor, these cookies melt in your mouth, offering the perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Ideal for tea parties or cozy family gatherings, they are incredibly easy to make even for novice bakers. Indulge in these delightful morsels that transport you to sunny days with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (freshly grated)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt; gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden while centers remain soft. Cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg