Ooh, those sound heavenly! Here’s a recipe for Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies — tender, buttery cookies with a bright lemon zing that just melt in your mouth. Perfect with tea or as a light dessert!
🍋 Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies
Makes: ~24 cookies | Prep Time: 15 mins | Chill Time: 1 hr | Bake Time: 12–14 mins
🛒 Ingredients:
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
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1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 1–2 lemons)
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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½ tsp salt
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1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Prep & Chill
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In a large bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
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Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract (if using).
2. Add Dry Ingredients
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Gradually add flour and salt, mixing just until combined.
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Dough will be soft but firm enough to handle.
3. Shape Cookies
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Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
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Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your palm.
4. Chill
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Refrigerate the shaped cookies for at least 1 hour (helps them hold shape and improves texture).
5. Bake
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Bake chilled cookies for 12–14 minutes, until edges just start to turn golden.
6. Cool & Dust
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Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
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Once cool, dust generously with powdered sugar for that meltaway finish.
✨ Tips:
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For extra lemon punch, add a teaspoon of lemon extract.
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Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer.
Want a gluten-free version or a lemon glaze drizzle recipe?
