Description
Melt-in-your-mouth zesty lemon meltaway cookies bring sunshine to your dessert plate with delicate, tangy crumbles. Buttery, crisp edges and refreshing citrus notes make these light cookies perfect for afternoon tea or sharing with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 226 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Flavor Enhancers:
- Zest of 1 medium lemon
Supplementary Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Lemon Glaze:
- 2 cups (240 grams) confectioners’ sugar
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare a pristine baking surface by lining a sheet with parchment and heating the oven to a precise 350°F (175°C).
- In a spacious mixing vessel, transform butter and granulated sugar into a velvety, aerated mixture through vigorous creaming.
- Introduce the egg and fragrant lemon zest, blending until thoroughly integrated.
- Gently fold in baking powder and salt, then gradually introduce flour, working the ingredients into a tender, cohesive dough.
- Portion the dough into delicate spheres, each approximately one tablespoon in volume.
- Arrange the orbs on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring ample spacing to prevent merging during baking.
- Slide the sheet into the heated oven, allowing the cookies to transform for 10–12 minutes until edges become firm yet maintain a pale complexion.
- Extract from the oven and permit a brief five-minute rest directly on the baking surface.
- Transition the delicate morsels to a wire cooling rack for complete temperature equilibration.
- Craft a luminous glaze by whisking confectioners’ sugar with fresh lemon juice until achieving a silky, unblemished consistency.
- Once cookies have reached ambient temperature, either immerse their peaks into the glaze or elegantly drizzle the citrus-infused coating across their surface.
- Allow the glazed treats to rest for approximately 15 minutes, enabling the topping to set and solidify before indulging.
Notes
- Swap butter with coconut oil or vegan butter for a dairy-free version that maintains the cookies’ delicate texture.
- Reduce sugar by using powdered monk fruit sweetener to create a lower-carb, keto-friendly alternative.
- Enhance lemon flavor by adding a tiny drop of lemon extract to intensify the citrusy notes without overwhelming the delicate cookie base.
- Experiment with different citrus zests like orange or lime for unique flavor variations that keep the recipe versatile and exciting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg