Lemon Meltaways


 

Do you think if I post bright lemony recipes, spring will come early?  Probably not but it’s nice to dream.  But who wants to talk about the cold when there are delicious, lemony, melt-in-your-mouth cookies to share?!?
 
These truly do melt in your mouth and are similar in texture to a buttery shortbread cookie.  The lemon brightens the cookie and gives it an irresistible freshness.   Simple to make with just a few pantry ingredients they come together in no time.  Roll the dough into balls or flatten into discs and bake until barely browned around the edges.
 
 

Light and buttery, these lemon bite-sized cookies are a real treat! Easy to make and the perfect cure for that craving when you need a little something sweet. Recipe adapted from Southern Living.
 
This recipe serves for 3 dozen

Ingredients
  • For the Cookie Dough:
  • 14 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (packed - about 2 lemons)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
  • 1½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch or arrowroot
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • For the Glaze:
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest for garnish if desired
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