Tender Meltaways Recipe
Description:
Delight in the wonderful taste of these lemon-flavored refrigerator cookies that are so tender, they melt in your mouth. Topped with a tart lemon frosting, these cookies are sure to impress at any gathering.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Egg Free, Free Of…, < 30 Mins, Oven
Cooking Information
| Cook Time | Prep Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 10 minutes | 20 minutes | 30 minutes |
Nutritional Information (per cookie)
| Calories | Total Fat | Saturated Fat | Cholesterol | Sodium | Carbohydrates | Fiber | Sugar | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.3 | 3.9 g | 2.4 g | 10.2 mg | 27.5 mg | 7.5 g | 0.1 g | 2.7 g | 0.5 g |
Yield
| Recipe Yield |
|---|
| 48 cookies |
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 3/4 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1/2 cup | Cornstarch |
| 1/3 cup | Icing sugar |
| 3/4 cup | Butter (softened) |
| 1 cup | Lemon juice |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Lemon zest |
| 3/4 cup | Icing sugar (for frosting) |
| 1/4 cup | Butter (for frosting, softened) |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Lemon juice (for frosting) |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Lemon zest (for frosting) |
Instructions
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Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine all cookie ingredients. Using an electric mixer, beat at low speed for about 3 minutes until everything is well mixed and smooth.
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Shape the Dough: Divide the cookie dough into two portions, shaping each into an 8-inch by 1-inch roll.
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Chill the Dough: Wrap each roll in wax paper and refrigerate for approximately 2 hours, allowing the dough to firm up.
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) in preparation for baking the cookies.
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Slice the Cookies: Once chilled, remove the dough from the refrigerator and carefully cut each roll into 1/4-inch slices.
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Bake the Cookies: Arrange the cookie slices on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly golden.
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Cool the Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
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Prepare the Tart Lemon Frosting: In a small bowl, combine all frosting ingredients and beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the frosting is fluffy and well-combined.
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Frost the Cookies: Dip the cooled cookies into the lemon frosting, ensuring each one is generously coated.
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Adjust Frosting Consistency: If the frosting is too thick, gradually add your choice of liquid (like lemon juice, water, or milk) a little at a time until you achieve your desired consistency.
Indulge in these tender meltaways that are perfect for any occasion, bringing a refreshing lemon flavor to your dessert table!
