Delicious Lemon Meltaways Zesty Treats (Printable)

Tender, buttery cookies bursting with fresh lemon flavor that melt in your mouth—perfect for teatime.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dough

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

→ Coating

09 - 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting

# How to Make:

01 - Cream softened butter and powdered sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy using electric mixer.
02 - Beat in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
03 - Mix in salt, flour, and cornstarch until soft dough forms.
04 - Divide dough in half, roll each portion into 1-inch diameter logs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate 30 minutes.
05 - Set oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
06 - Unwrap dough, cut into 1/4-inch rounds, and place on prepared baking sheets 1 inch apart.
07 - Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are barely golden.
08 - Let cool 5 minutes on baking sheets, then toss in powdered sugar while warm.
09 - Transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Dust with extra powdered sugar before serving.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The cornstarch trick creates a texture so tender they literally dissolve on your tongue
  • These cookies come together in under 15 minutes of active prep time
02 -
  • Overbaking by even two minutes will make these lose their delicate texture, so watch closely
  • The dough must be properly chilled or your cookies will spread into thin, crispy rounds instead of holding their shape
03 -
  • Grate your lemon zest before juicing the fruit so you don't lose any of those precious oils
  • If your dough feels too sticky to handle, chill it for 15 extra minutes rather than adding more flour

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