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Lemon Meltaway Cookies

Bright and citrusy lemon meltaway cookies will truly melt in your mouth! My recipe is simple yet so flavorful. Just seven ingredients! Recipe includes a how-to video!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 36 servings
Calories: 111 kcal
Course: Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • 2 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ ½ teaspoon salt
Lemon Icing
  • 1 ¾ 1 ¾ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 2 Tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • Lemon zest for garnish optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, sugar, and lemon zest and use an electric mixer to cream until light and fluffy.
  3. In a separate, medium sized bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, stirring until completely combined.
  5. Scoop dough into 1 Tablespoon-sized balls, rolling gently between your palms to create a smooth ball. Place on baking sheet, spacing cookies at least 2 inches apart.
  6. Transfer to center rack of 350F (175C) oven and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  7. When cookies are finished baking, immediately use a clean, flat surface to lightly flatten the surface of each cookie (a measuring cup or glass works well). Allow cookies to cool completely before adding lemon icing.
Lemon Icing
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  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until completely combined and smooth. Mixture should be slightly thick and, when the whisk is lifted, should ribbon back into the bowl and hold its shape for several seconds before dissolving back into the bowl. If your icing is too thick, add more lemon juice. If it’s too thin, add more sugar.
  2. Spoon a small amount of glaze onto the completely cooled cookie, and use the back of the spoon to spread evenly over the top. If desired, garnish with lemon zest.
  3. Allow cookies to sit until glaze is firm before enjoying.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 111kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 33mg (1%) Potassium 11mg (0%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 158IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 111

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 111kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 33mg 1%
Potassium 11mg 0%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 158IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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