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Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies

Delicate and melt-in-your-mouth cookies with a bright lemon flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls One large, one small
  • Baking Sheet lined with parchment paper
  • Electric mixer handheld or stand mixer

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra lemony flavor, add a few drops of lemon extract along with the vanilla extract.