Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies (Print Version)

Buttery, lemony cookies with a meltaway texture, dusted in powdered sugar. Perfect for dessert or tea time.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
04 - Zest of 2 lemons
05 - 1 teaspoon lemon extract (optional)

→ Finishing

06 - Powdered sugar, for dusting

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Using an electric mixer or by hand, cream together softened butter, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon extract until the mixture is light and fluffy.
02 - Add all-purpose flour to the creamed mixture and mix until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing for a tender texture. Optionally, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to enhance shaping.
03 - Roll dough into small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter, and arrange evenly on a baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
04 - Allow cookies to cool briefly on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack and immediately roll in powdered sugar to coat while warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Bright lemon flavor from real zest
  • Soft melting texture you get with proper creaming and a dusting of sugar
  • Easy no fuss dough
  • Perfect for gifting or tea parties
  • Ready in just about half an hour
02 -
  • Vegetarian friendly and made without eggs
  • These cookies store beautifully in an airtight container for up to five days
  • One batch yields about two dozen tender cookies
03 -
  • Do not rush creaming the butter and sugar The longer and fluffier this gets the lighter your cookies will be
  • If your kitchen is warm chill your dough otherwise the cookies may spread too much
  • Always zest your lemons before juicing them it is nearly impossible once they are cut
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