Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth
Delight in every bite of these Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies. Quick, easy, and brimming with citrus, they offer an irresistible melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Print
Pin
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120kcal
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened This provides a rich, creamy base for the cookies.
- ½ cup powdered sugar Sweetens the dough and creates that meltaway texture you’ll love.
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Adds warmth and depth to the flavor profile.
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest Use zest from about 1 lemon for an extra burst of citrusy goodness.
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Brightens the flavor of the cookies beautifully.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour This is the essential structure for the cookies.
- ¼ teaspoon salt Enhances all the flavors in your delightful cookies.
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda This helps the cookies rise just perfectly without becoming too cake-like.
For Dusting
- Extra powdered sugar Dust just before serving for that sweet, finishing touch.
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and ½ cup of powdered sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of baking soda.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the butter mixture on low speed just until the dough comes together.
- Scoop out portions of dough and roll them into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, placing them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Gently flatten each cookie ball with the bottom of a glass or your hand.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, dust with additional powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor and avoid overmixing the dough. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 50mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg