How to Store Lemon Meltaways
Store cookies in a cookie jar or airtight container on the counter, or in the fridge in plastic wrap or other airtight container.
How long do lemon meltaways last?
At room temperature, these cookies will last up to 3 days. If stored in the fridge, up to 5 days.
Lemon Meltaway Cookie Tips
Can I make lemon meltaways vegan?
These cookies are quite simple to make vegan. Simply sub the butter for your favorite vegan baking butter, and continue the recipe as called for.
Can these be made gluten free?
Yes! Lemon meltaways can be made gluten free. Just sub out the flour for your favorite 1:1 gluten free flour mix.
What should I serve with lemon meltaways?
Serve these bright lemon cookies with other citrus flavored treats, such as creamy orange gelatin, lemon cookies or alongside lemon ice cream.
Ingredients
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
frosting:
1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 to 3 drops yellow food coloring, optional
Directions
In a bowl, beat butter and confectioners’ sugar until blended. Beat in lemon juice. In a small bowl, whisk flour and cornstarch; gradually beat into butter mixture. Divide dough in half; shape each into an 8-in.-long roll. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake 8-12 minutes or until firm. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Beat in lemon zest, lemon juice and, if desired, food coloring. Spread over cookies.
Nutrition Facts
1 cookie: 49 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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