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