Description
These Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies are a bright, buttery treat with a soft texture and a sweet lemon glaze that makes every bite feel fresh and light. They are perfect for a quick dessert, easy recipe collection, holiday tray, healthy snack alternative when you want something homemade, and simple food ideas for brunch, tea time, or dessert boards.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, for glaze
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, for glaze
1 tablespoon milk, if needed for glaze
1 teaspoon lemon zest, for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
4. Add the flour, cornstarch, and salt, then mix just until a soft dough forms.
5. Scoop the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Gently flatten each dough ball slightly with your hand or the bottom of a glass.
7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are just set and the cookies stay pale.
8. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Whisk together the glaze ingredients, using enough lemon juice and milk to make a smooth, thick drizzle.
10. Spoon or drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and finish with lemon zest on top.
11. Let the glaze set before serving or storing.
Notes
Do not overbake these cookies, because pulling them out while they are still pale is what keeps the texture soft and truly meltaway.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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