Lemon Meltaways

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.


Ingredients
  • For the cookie dough:
  • 14 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest, packed - about 2 lemons
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, about 1 lemon
  • 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • For the lemon glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest for garnish if desired

Instructions
  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy. Add 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. Gently blend on low until incorporated, scrapping down sides with a spatula as needed.
  3. Full instructions recipe visit: https://www.savingdessert.com

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