Description
Delightful lemon meltaway cookies bring sunshine onto your plate with buttery, melt-in-mouth magic. Delicate crumbs dance with tangy citrus notes, promising a sweet escape that whisks you to refreshing Mediterranean moments.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Coating:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by warming the oven to 350°F and lining baking sheets with protective non-stick surfaces for optimal cookie performance.
- Create a silky smooth butter and powdered sugar base by vigorously whipping them together until the mixture transforms into a light, airy texture that signals perfect incorporation.
- Infuse the creamy mixture with bright citrus notes by stirring in fragrant lemon zest, tangy lemon juice, and aromatic vanilla extract until thoroughly blended.
- Gently fold the flour and salt into the liquid ingredients, carefully mixing until a cohesive dough forms without overworking the delicate mixture.
- Craft uniform cookie spheres by delicately rolling small portions of dough between your palms, strategically positioning each ball on the prepared baking surface with gentle spacing.
- Slide the cookie-laden trays into the preheated oven, allowing the edges to develop a soft golden hue in 12-14 minutes while maintaining the cookies’ tender interior.
- Remove the baking sheets and let the cookies rest momentarily, allowing them to stabilize and firm slightly before transferring to a cooling rack where they will complete their transformation into delicate, melt-in-your-mouth treats.
Notes
- Swap powdered sugar with a sugar-free alternative for a diabetic-friendly version of these delicate cookies.
- Add extra lemon zest for a more intense citrus flavor that brightens the entire cookie’s profile.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and create more uniform, perfectly round cookies.
- Store these meltaway cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, separating layers with parchment paper to maintain their delicate texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg