Here’s a bright, zesty, soft cookie recipe for Lemon Meltaway Cookies — tender, buttery, and just the right amount of lemon flavor.
🍋 Lemon Meltaway Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven
350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Cream butter & sugar
In a bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. - Add flavor
Mix in vanilla, lemon juice, and zest. - Add dry ingredients
Stir in flour and salt until a soft dough forms. - Shape cookies
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the sheet. - Bake
12–15 minutes, until edges are just set (cookies should remain pale). - Cool & dust
Let cookies cool 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar while slightly warm.
💡 Tips
- For extra zing, add a little lemon glaze: mix ½ cup powdered sugar with 1–2 tsp lemon juice and drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Keep them in an airtight container — they stay soft for 3–4 days.
If you want, I can also give you:
- A low-sugar version
- Gluten-free version
- Or a mini-bite version perfect for parties
