Here's a recipe for Zesty Lemon Meltaway Cookies that are buttery, tender, and bursting with citrus flavor! 🍪🍋😋
Ingredients (continued for icing/glaze):
For the Lemon Glaze (Optional but recommended):
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions:
Prepare the Dough:
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy.
Add the vanilla extract, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until combined.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Chill the Dough:
Divide the dough into two portions and shape each into a log about 1.5 inches in diameter. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours, or until firm.
Slice and Bake:
