Lemon Meltaway Cookies

Lemon Meltaway Cookies are delicate, buttery cookies with a bright lemon flavor and a soft texture that literally melts in your mouth. This lemon meltaway cookies recipe combines butter, powdered sugar, and fresh lemon zest to create a light, tender cookie topped with a sweet lemon glaze. These cookies are perfect for tea time, holidays, or whenever you want a refreshing citrus dessert.

Origin of Lemon Meltaway Cookies

Meltaway cookies originated from classic European butter cookie traditions where cookies were made with simple ingredients to create a delicate, crumbly texture. Lemon meltaway cookies became popular as a citrus-flavored variation, especially in American home baking.

Why It’s Loved

Lemon Meltaway Cookies are loved for their buttery softness and refreshing lemon flavor. The cookies have a light texture that melts in your mouth, while the lemon glaze adds a sweet and tangy finish.

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Lemon Meltaway Cookies

Recipe by RecipesVilla

Servings

18

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

12

minutes

Calories

140

kcal

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1 tbsp lemon zest

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1¾ cups all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup cornstarch

• ¼ tsp salt

• For Lemon Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 1–2 tbsp lemon juice

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract and mix well.
• In another bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, and salt.
• Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture to form a soft dough.
• Roll the dough into small balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
• Slightly flatten each cookie with your fingers.
• Bake for 10–12 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden.
• Let the cookies cool completely.
• Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice to make glaze and drizzle over cookies.

Notes

• Serving Suggestion: Serve with tea, coffee, or lemonade for a refreshing treat.
• Tip: Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it becomes too soft to handle.
• Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.