lemon melt away cookies

Recipe by
Susan Bartley
Beaverton, OR

I have made these in other flavors, but lemon by far is the most ask for. So buttery they just melt in your mouth.

yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For lemon melt away cookies

  • 1 c
    soft butter, unsalted (2 cubes)
  • 1/2 c
    powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon zest, grated
  • 4 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp
    corn starch
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 3/4 c
    powdered sugar for dusting

How To Make lemon melt away cookies

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • 2
    In bowl combine flour, cornstarch and salt, set aside.
  • 3
    Cream butter and powdered sugar till light and fluffy. Add lemon zest and juice and vanilla, mix well.
  • 4
    Slowly add flour mixture in 4 additions to the butter mixture. Beating together on low till completely blended in.
  • 5
    Scoop dough into 1" balls, place on baking sheet and press down with with glass that is dusted lightly with powdered sugar. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, they should just start to brown on the edges.
  • 6
    Using a strainer lightly dust with powdered sugar. Now all you need is a cup of tea and just enjoy your cookies!

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