Lemon meltaway cookies

 Recipe courtesy of: https://sugarspunrun.com/lemon-meltaway-cookies/


Ingredients:

  • Cookies
  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt

        Lemon Icing

  • 1 ¾ cups (220 g) powdered sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • Lemon zest for garnish optional

Instructions:


  • Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, sugar, and lemon zest and use an electric mixer to cream until light and fluffy.
    1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter,¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar,2 Tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • In a separate, medium sized bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt.
    2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour,2 Tablespoons cornstarch,½ teaspoon salt
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, stirring until completely combined.
  • Scoop dough into 1 Tablespoon-sized balls, rolling gently between your palms to create a smooth ball. Place on baking sheet, spacing cookies at least 2 inches apart.
  • Transfer to center rack of 350F (175C) oven and bake for 8-10 minutes. [NOTE: Mine took way more than 8-10 minutes... probably closer to 20 minutes.]
  • When cookies are finished baking, immediately use a clean, flat surface to lightly flatten the surface of each cookie (a measuring cup or glass works well). Allow cookies to cool completely before adding lemon icing.

  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until completely combined and smooth. Mixture should be slightly thick and, when the whisk is lifted, should ribbon back into the bowl and hold its shape for several seconds before dissolving back into the bowl. If your icing is too thick, add more lemon juice. If it’s too thin, add more sugar.
    1 ¾ cups (220 g) powdered sugar,2 Tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • Spoon a small amount of glaze onto the completely cooled cookie, and use the back of the spoon to spread evenly over the top. If desired, garnish with lemon zest.
    Lemon zest for garnish
  • Allow cookies to sit until glaze is firm before enjoying.

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