Lemon Meltaways

Lemon Meltaways are buttery, tender cookies with a lemon flavor burst. Theyre ideal for a light and refreshing snack.

Ingredients:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar for coating

Instructions:

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy

Add the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the bowl, and mix until well combined

Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms

Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Using your hands, roll the chilled dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes

While the cookies are still warm, gently roll them in the remaining 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until fully coated

Transfer the coated cookies to a wire rack to cool completely

Once cooled, you can dust the cookies with more powdered sugar for an extra touch

Enjoy your delicious Lemon Meltaways

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