Description
Delightful and refreshing cookies that melt in your mouth with a zesty lemon flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
- Set oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter with powdered sugar using a mixer until pale and fluffy.
- Mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, form into balls, and arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Slightly flatten each with fingertips.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until cookies are just set and still pale. Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth. Add lemon zest for extra flavor if desired.
- Once cooled, drizzle or dip each cookie with the lemon glaze. Let set for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh lemon juice and zest.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain their meltaway texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 116
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 37mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg