Lemon Meltaway Cookies
Lemon Meltaways are made with simple ingredients like butter, flour, and powdered sugar, brightened with fresh lemon zest for a burst of citrus flavor. Finished with a silky lemon glaze that adds the perfect sweet-tart touch!
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 170kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter softened
- ¾ cup Cornstarch
- ¾ cup Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 tsps Lemon zest
- 1 -1 ½ cups All-purpose flour **see note below
Lemon Glaze
- 3 TBSP Butter
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest
- 3 TBSP Milk
- 1- 1 ½ cups Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the butter and the cornstarch until they’re well combined. Add in the powdered sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add in flour and mix until the dough comes together and it's well incorporated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
- Preheat 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper & set aside.
- Scoop out the dough into about ½ tablespoons of dough. Roll the dough into a balls and lay them on parchment on a cookie sheet in rows (4 across by 5 rows) fitting about 20 per baking sheet.
- Bake for 9 minutes and remove them from the oven. While still hot and fresh, flatten the tops of the cookies by gently pressing them down with the bottom of a glass. Let them sit for minutes before transferring the parchment to a cooling rack. Let the cookies continue to cool for about 10 minutes before topping with glaze.
- Make the glaze by melting 3 TBSP of butter and stir in 1 tsp of lemon juice + 1 tsp lemon zest with 3 TBSP of milk. Whisk in 1 cup to 1.5 cups of powdered sugar. Stir until it’s smooth and the desired consistency is reached. Let the glaze cool slightly before spooning on to the cookies. Top with additional lemon zest, if desired. Let the cookies sit for a few minutes to set. Serve & enjoy!
Notes
These cookies will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
For longer storage, place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving, and add the lemon glaze fresh after thawing for best results.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 283IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg