Description
Experience the sunshine in every bite of these Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies. With their delicate texture and vibrant lemon flavor, these cookies melt effortlessly in your mouth, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, they are sure to impress at summer picnics, tea parties, or cozy evenings at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (freshly grated)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the lemon zest and lemon juice; mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, try incorporating lime or orange zest. Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.