Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies
These Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies are soft, buttery, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture until fully combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, mix together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies.
Notes
You can store these cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.