Description
Indulge in these delicious and buttery Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies that will satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the lemon juice and lemon zest, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt, then gradually add it to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Form the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, flattening them slightly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes before dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, increase the amount of lemon zest.
- Make sure the butter is at room temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg