Description
Lemon Meltaways Delight is a refreshing and buttery cookie that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/4 cup additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add lemon juice and lemon zest, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, increase the lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lemon Meltaways, cookies, lemon dessert, buttery cookies