Lemon Meltaways

Light and buttery, these lemon bite-sized cookies are a real treat! Easy to make and the perfect cure for that craving when you need a little something sweet.

IGREDIENTS

For the cookie dough:

• 14 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest, packed - about 2 lemons
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, about 1 lemon
• 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the lemon glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest for garnish if desired

INTRUCTIONS 

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy. Add 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. Gently blend on low until incorporated, scrapping down sides with a spatula as needed.
3. In a small mixing bowl combine the flour, cornstarch and salt. Whisk together.
4. Add the flour in four batches to the creamed butter and lemon mixture. Blend on medium low until each is incorporated.
5. Place the cookie dough in a small bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
6. To bake the cookies, preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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