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Meyer Lemon Meltaways Recipe

Meyer Lemon Meltaways Recipe
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4.8 from 24 reviews

Tender, buttery lemon cookies that melt in your mouth and are coated in powdered sugar.

Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp Meyer lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt

For Coating:

  • Additional powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and powdered sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add lemon juice, zest, and vanilla: Mix in the Meyer lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Mix in flour and salt: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
  4. Roll into a log, chill 1 hour: Shape the dough into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
  5. Slice and bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the chilled dough into rounds and bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
  6. Cool and coat with powdered sugar: Allow the cookies to cool, then coat them generously with powdered sugar.

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Keywords: Meyer Lemon Meltaways, Lemon Cookies, Powdered Sugar Coating

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