Luscious Lemon Butter Cookies 🍋✨

Recipe: Lemon Meltaways 🍋

Description: These Lemon Meltaways live up to their name, being lemony, buttery, and oh so tender that they practically melt in your mouth! Originally featured in a Reader’s Digest advertisement for Land O Lakes butter, this recipe has stood the test of time for its delightful flavor and texture. Perfect for dessert, potlucks, or even as a sweet treat for a weeknight indulgence. The prep time includes chilling the dough, ensuring the cookies maintain their shape and texture during baking.

• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Prep Time: 2 hours
• Total Time: 2 hours 12 minutes
• Recipe Category: Dessert
• Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Potluck, Weeknight, Oven, Refrigerator, < 4 Hours, Easy

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 738.2
• Fat Content: 46.5g
• Saturated Fat Content: 29.2g
• Cholesterol Content: 122mg
• Sodium Content: 329.5mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 77.4g
• Fiber Content: 1.3g
• Sugar Content: 32.1g
• Protein Content: 4.6g

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 3/4 cup butter
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Frosting Ingredients:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cookie Dough:

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   • In a large mixer bowl, combine all the cookie ingredients: all-purpose flour, cornstarch, powdered sugar, 3/4 cup butter (softened), lemon zest, and lemon juice.

2. Mix the Dough:

   • Beat the ingredients at low speed, scraping the bowl often, until well mixed, about 2 to 3 minutes.

3. Chill the Dough:

   • Divide the dough in half and shape each half into an 8×1-inch roll.
   • Wrap the rolls in plastic food wrap and refrigerate until firm, for 1 to 2 hours.

4. Preheat the Oven:

   • Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

5. Slice and Bake:

   • Using a sharp knife, cut each half of the dough into 1/4-inch slices.
   • Place the slices 2 inches apart on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper.
   • Bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until set. Note that the cookies will not brown.

6. Cool the Cookies:

   • Allow the cookies to cool completely on wire racks.

7. Prepare the Frosting:

   • In a small mixer bowl, combine all the frosting ingredients: powdered sugar, butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice.

8. Beat the Frosting:

   • Beat the frosting ingredients at medium speed, scraping the bowl often, until fluffy, for 1 to 2 minutes.

9. Frost the Cookies:

   • Once the cookies are completely cooled, frost them generously with the prepared frosting.

10. Serve and Enjoy!

    • Serve these delightful Lemon Meltaways as a sweet treat for any occasion or simply enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee.

These Lemon Meltaways are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection, with their irresistible combination of citrusy freshness and buttery richness. Enjoy the burst of lemon flavor in every bite, and savor the tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture of these delightful cookies!