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Sunshine in a Bite

Sunshine in a Bite: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Lemon Cookies

These Lemon Meltaway Cookies are sunshine in a bite, featuring a melt-in-your-mouth texture and bright lemon flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar for sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest fresh is best
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice preferably fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract enhances flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour for structure
  • ½ cup Cornstarch for tender texture
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt balances flavors
Optional Coating
  • 1 tablespoon Optional Lemon Zest for coating

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; blend until combined.
  3. Whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt in another bowl.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients; mix until a soft dough forms.
  5. Divide dough into logs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.
  7. Slice chilled logs into rounds and place on baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes.
  10. Toss warm cookies in powdered sugar for initial coating.
  11. For extra sweetness, toss cooled cookies in powdered sugar again.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened at room temperature. Don't skip chilling for perfect shape and texture.

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