Description
Lemon Meltaways Delight is a light and refreshing cookie that melts in your mouth, offering a burst of citrus flavor.
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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Add lemon juice and zest, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until combined.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Adjust sugar according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Lemon Meltaways Delight, lemon cookies, meltaway cookies, dessert recipes