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Lemon meltaway cookies are bursting with lemon flavor. Perfect for summer.
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4.80 from 5 votes

Lemon Meltaway Cookies

Lemony goodness in these delicious cookies.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time39 minutes
Chilling Time1 hour
Total Time2 hours 9 minutes
Course: Desserts and Sweets
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar divided
  • 1 tablespoon loosely packed lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
  • Beat butter at medium speed with a stand mixer until creamy. Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Stir in zest and juice. Whisk together flour and next 2 ingredients. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended. Cover and chill 1 hour.
  • Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, drop dough by spoonfuls 2 inches apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
  • Bake, in batches, at 350F for 13 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes.
  • Toss together warm cookies and remaining 1 cup powdered sugar in small bowl. Transfer to wire racks, and cool completely (about 15 minutes).
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