Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies are light, buttery, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. These soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are topped with a tangy lemon glaze, making them the perfect refreshing treat! 🍋🍪✨
📝 Ingredients:
For the cookies:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
1/2 cup powdered sugar 🍚
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
1/4 cup cornstarch 🌽
1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
1 tablespoon lemon zest 🍋
1 teaspoon lemon extract 🍦
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍦
For the glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar 🍚
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 🍋
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 🍋
🍳 Directions:
Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 🍪
Make the cookie dough: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. 🧈🍚
Add the lemon zest, lemon extract, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined. 🍦🍋
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. 🌾🌽
Scoop teaspoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. 🍪
Gently press down on each dough ball with a fork or your fingers to slightly flatten the cookies. 🍪
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The cookies will still be soft in the center. ⏲️
Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. 🍚🍋
Glaze the cookies: Once the cookies have cooled on a wire rack, drizzle the glaze over the tops of each cookie. 🍪
Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving. 🍋✨
These Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies are the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, with a light, airy texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for a sunny afternoon or a refreshing holiday treat! 😋🍋
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