Lemon Meltaway Cookies
These lemon meltaway cookies are soft and flavorful, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- ¾ cup butter, softened
- ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1-¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
For the Frosting
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 to 3 drops yellow food coloring, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add lemon juice and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and cornstarch to the mixture, stirring until combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together the softened butter, confectioners' sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth. Add food coloring if desired.
- Frost the cooled cookies and enjoy.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.