Delicious Lemon Meltaways Zesty Treats (Print Version)

Buttery, tender citrus treats with fresh lemon flavor and powdered sugar coating

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

02 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar

03 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

04 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest

05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

07 - 2 cups all-purpose flour

08 - 1/4 cup cornstarch

09 - 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting

01 - Cream softened butter and powdered sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.

02 - Mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated into butter mixture.

03 - Add salt, flour, and cornstarch. Mix on low speed until soft dough forms and no dry streaks remain.

04 - Divide dough in half. Roll each portion into 1-inch diameter logs. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm.

05 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

06 - Unwrap chilled dough. Slice into 1/4-inch rounds. Place cookies 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.

07 - Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are barely golden. Centers should remain pale for tender texture.

08 - Let cookies cool on sheets 5 minutes. Gently toss warm cookies in powdered sugar until evenly coated.

09 - Transfer cookies to wire rack. Cool completely before serving. Dust with additional powdered sugar for extra presentation.

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The texture is absolutely otherworldly cookies that literally dissolve on your tongue
That bright fresh lemon flavor wakes up even the gloomiest winter day
They come together quickly but taste like something from a fancy bakery
The powdered sugar coating makes them look like little edible snowflakes

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Chilling the dough is essential warm dough will spread too much and lose its shape in the oven
These cookies are done when the bottoms are barely golden they will firm up as they cool
The powdered sugar coating works best when applied while the cookies are still slightly warm

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