Description
Bright, buttery lemon meltaways coated in powdered sugar with a soft, delicate bite and fresh citrus flavor perfect for easy baking days.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
Gradually add flour mixture to the butter mixture and blend until a soft dough forms.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
Bake 15–18 minutes, until bottoms are lightly golden and tops remain pale.
Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then roll cookies gently in powdered sugar while warm.
Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with extra powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Fresh lemon zest gives these meltaways their vibrant citrus flavor.
Rolling the cookies in powdered sugar while warm creates the perfect delicate coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
