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These delicious Meyer Lemon Meltaways come together in about 25 minutes, making for a quick and easy dessert that your family will absolutely love. Bright and refreshing, these meltaways are perfect for busy weeknight cravings or a sweet treat after dinner!

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons fresh Meyer lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest from 1 lemon

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar together until creamy and smooth.
Add the Meyer lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon zest, and mix until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, mixing gently until combined.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet with 2-inch spacing.
Flatten each ball gently to form thick discs.
Bake for 12-14 minutes, until edges are barely golden.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar while still warm.
Enjoy your light and buttery meltaways!

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. They can also be frozen for up to three months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 cookies
Calories: 150
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 30mg