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