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Lemon Meltaways Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Lemon Meltaways are delicate, buttery cookies infused with fresh lemon juice and zest, offering a bright citrus flavor with a sweet powdered sugar coating. Perfect for afternoon tea or a light dessert, they melt in your mouth with every bite.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted (divided)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of sifted powdered sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add Lemon and Vanilla: Beat in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, infusing the dough with bright citrus flavor.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt to combine evenly.
  5. Form Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Shape Cookies: Using a small scoop or spoon, form the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow spreading.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden, indicating they are perfectly baked.
  8. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Finish with Powdered Sugar: Once cooled, dust the cookies generously with the remaining sifted powdered sugar for that classic meltaway finish and extra sweetness.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is properly softened for easier creaming and better texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
  • You can store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • For extra lemon flavor, sprinkle additional lemon zest on top before baking.

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