Delicious Lemon Meltaways Light Treats (Print Page)

Buttery, tender cookies bursting with fresh lemon flavor that literally melt in your mouth

# What You Need:

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

02 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar

03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

04 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest

05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

07 - 2 cups all-purpose flour

08 - 1/4 cup cornstarch

09 - 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting

01 - Beat softened butter and powdered sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.

02 - Incorporate lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract until fully blended.

03 - Mix in salt, flour, and cornstarch until soft dough comes together.

04 - Divide dough in half, roll into 1-inch diameter logs, wrap in plastic, refrigerate 30 minutes.

05 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

06 - Unwrap dough, cut into 1/4-inch rounds, arrange 1 inch apart on prepared sheets.

07 - Bake 10-12 minutes until edges turn light golden.

08 - Cool on sheets 5 minutes, gently toss in powdered sugar while warm.

09 - Transfer to wire rack, cool completely, dust with extra powdered sugar before serving.

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These cookies strike that perfect balance between tender and buttery without being too sweet or heavy
The fresh lemon flavor comes through beautifully without being overwhelming or artificial
They're remarkably simple to make but taste like something from a fancy bakery

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Don't be tempted to skip the chilling time, as warm dough will spread too much and lose that tender texture
Slicing the dough with a gentle sawing motion keeps the rounds perfectly round instead of squishing them
The cookies should look slightly underbaked when you take them out since they continue cooking on the hot pan

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If your kitchen is particularly warm, chill your mixing bowl and butter before starting to keep the dough firm
Room temperature lemons yield more juice, so let them sit out for about 20 minutes before zesting and squeezing