Lemon Meltaway Cookies Recipe
Delight in these bright and buttery Lemon Meltaway Cookies, perfectly soft and bursting with fresh lemon zest. Lightly baked to keep their tender texture, they’re finished with a tangy lemon glaze that melts in your mouth, making them an irresistible treat for lemon lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cookies
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
For the Lemon Glaze
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp heavy cream (or milk)
- ⅛ tsp salt
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg until well combined, then stir in the lemon zest to infuse the dough with citrus flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add ½ cup of the flour along with the baking powder and salt into the wet mixture. Stir until just combined before gradually adding the remaining flour by ½ cup increments, mixing well after each addition to form a soft cookie dough.
- Form the Cookies: Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough. Roll each portion into a ball and flatten slightly with your palm. Place the prepared dough balls on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced apart for even baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cookies for 8-9 minutes or until the centers are just set and the cookies remain light in color. After baking, let the cookies sit on the tray for 2 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, salt, and heavy cream (or milk) until smooth and glossy to create the lemon glaze.
- Glaze the Cookies: Once the cookies are fully cooled, dip the tops into the lemon glaze by turning them upside down and gently lifting them out with a fork or spoon. Turn the cookies right side up and place them back on the cooling rack or parchment paper to allow the glaze to set and dry.
Notes
- Use softened butter for easier creaming and better cookie texture.
- Do not overbake the cookies; they should stay light in color and just set in the center.
- The glaze can be adjusted with more lemon juice or powdered sugar to reach your desired consistency.
- Heavy cream in the glaze adds richness, but milk can be used as a lighter alternative.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
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