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Lemon Meltaway Cookies with Zesty Glaze

A stack of soft, glazed lemon cookies topped with bright yellow lemon zest.
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Make these soft, tender lemon cookies that dissolve in your mouth, topped with a bright, zesty lemon glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus 1 cup for glaze
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus 3 tablespoons for glaze
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract, salt, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
  4. Gradually add the flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each ball in the granulated sugar.
  6. Place the sugared balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between them. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain pale. Do not let them brown.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare the glaze: Whisk together the remaining 1 cup of powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, and any remaining zest if desired, until smooth.
  10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • For extra intense lemon flavor, use only fresh lemon juice and zest.
  • Store cooled, unglazed cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, use less lemon juice.

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