Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies are light

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Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies (Light & Melt-in-the-Mouth)

✅ Ingredients

For the cookies

  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (35 g) cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp salt

For coating

  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • Optional: ½ tsp lemon zest mixed in for extra zing

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the dough

  1. Beat butter + powdered sugar until fluffy and creamy (about 2 minutes).
  2. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla — beat again until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together:
    • flour
    • cornstarch
    • salt
  4. Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
  5. Chill dough for 30 minutes (important for keeping them tender).

2. Shape & Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Scoop 1–1½ tablespoon portions and roll into balls.
  3. Place on a parchment-lined baking tray.
  4. Bake 10–12 minutes, until the bottoms are pale golden.
    • The tops should stay very light and soft.

3. Coat in powdered sugar

  1. Let cookies cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Gently roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.
  3. Once completely cooled, roll them again for that snowy, meltaway coating.

🌟 Tips for Perfect “Meltaway” Texture

  • Cornstarch is the key — it makes them soft, powdery, and light.
  • Don’t overbake — they should NOT brown on top.
  • Chill the dough for the most tender texture.
  • Add a little lemon extract if you want extra bold lemon flavor.

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