Description
Delicate lemon meltaway cookies dance with zesty brightness, promising a delightful sweet escape. Buttery crumbs and citrus whispers melt effortlessly, inviting you to savor each delectable moment of pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg
Citrus Flavoring:
- Zest of 1 medium lemon
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper for even baking and easy cookie removal.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and airy, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate egg and freshly grated lemon zest, blending thoroughly to distribute citrus flavor evenly throughout the dough.
- Gradually fold in baking powder and salt, then slowly add flour, mixing until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Portion dough into tablespoon-sized rounds, arranging them on prepared baking sheets with sufficient spacing, then gently flatten each ball using the bottom of a glass.
- Slide cookies into preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, rotating the sheet midway to ensure uniform golden edges and consistent browning.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes to set, then carefully transfer to wire cooling racks to complete cooling process.
- Prepare tangy glaze by whisking confectioners’ sugar with fresh lemon juice until smooth, then drizzle or spread over completely cooled cookies.
Notes
- Zesting Pro Choose fresh, firm lemons with bright, unblemished skin for maximum citrus flavor and fragrant oils.
- Temperature Trick Let butter and egg sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to ensure smoother, more even texture.
- Glaze Control Adjust lemon juice quantity to create thicker or thinner glaze consistency based on personal preference.
- Storage Hack Store cookies in airtight container with parchment between layers to maintain crispness and prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg