Description
Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies are a delightful treat that encapsulates sunshine in every bite. With their smooth, buttery texture and vibrant lemon flavor, these cookies melt in your mouth, making them perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and visually appealing, they are sure to impress friends and family alike. Enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee for a refreshing snack that brightens your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt; gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are slightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg