Description
These Meyer Lemon Meltaways are a delightful citrus-infused treat that will melt in your mouth with each bite. The perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess makes them a favorite dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar (plus more for coating)
- Zest of 2 Meyer lemons
- 2 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cornstarch
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and ½ cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Lemon and Vanilla: Mix in the Meyer lemon zest, juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and cornstarch.
- Form Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Chill Dough: Divide the dough in half, shape into logs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Bake Cookies: Preheat oven, slice chilled dough, place on baking sheets, and bake until lightly golden.
- Coat Cookies: Toss warm cookies in powdered sugar and let cool on a wire rack.
- Serve: Optionally sprinkle with more lemon zest or powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Meyer lemons add a unique sweetness and fragrance to these cookies.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- For a twist, try dipping half of each cookie in white chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling)
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
