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Lemon Meltaways Recipe

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Lemon Meltaways are delicate, buttery cookies infused with fresh lemon juice and zest, offering a light citrus flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfectly dusted with powdered sugar, these treats make a delightful addition to any tea time or dessert platter.

Ingredients

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Butter Mixture

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted (divided)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to cream the softened butter and 1 cup of sifted powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, which usually takes about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add Flavorings: Beat in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar mixture until fully combined, ensuring the citrus flavors are evenly distributed.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt to evenly distribute the salt throughout the flour.
  5. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Shape Dough: Using a small scoop or spoon, form the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each to allow for slight spreading.
  7. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden color.
  8. Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on it for 5 minutes, allowing them to firm up slightly before transferring.
  9. Transfer and Dust with Sugar: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, then dust them generously with the remaining sifted powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor impact.
  • Be careful not to overmix the dough to keep the cookies light and tender.
  • Allow cookies to cool just a bit before transferring to avoid breakage.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
  • These cookies can be made a day ahead; just dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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