Butter Meltaways With Lemon Frosting Rezept

Indulge in the melt-in-your-mouth magic of these Butter Meltaways! These delicate, buttery cookies, reminiscent of lemon shortbread, are made with only the finest butter (no margarine allowed!), resulting in an unforgettable texture. The bright, tangy lemon frosting perfectly complements the rich cookie base. A perfect treat for lemon lovers! Prep time doesn't include the 6-hour chilling time – worth the wait!

Vorbereitung 60 Min.
Kochzeit 32 Min.
Kalorien 1277.4 kcal
Eiweiß 12g
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Zubereitung von Butter Meltaways With Lemon Frosting

  1. **Cookies:**
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Beat 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and creamy.
  4. Gradually add 3 cups powdered sugar, beating well after each addition.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 cups all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup cornstarch.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, beating until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Divide the dough in half. Shape each half into a 6-inch log. Wrap each log tightly in wax paper dusted with powdered sugar.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
  9. Unwrap the chilled dough logs.
  10. Using a sharp knife, cut each log into 18 (1/2-inch thick) slices.
  11. Place the slices 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  12. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Baking time may vary depending on your oven and cookie sheet.
  13. Remove cookies from oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  14. **Lemon Frosting:**
  15. In a medium bowl, beat 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter at medium speed until creamy.
  16. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, beating until smooth and well combined.
  17. Add 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice, beating until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency. Add more lemon juice, one tablespoon at a time, if needed.
  18. Stir in the zest of 1 lemon.
  19. Once the cookies are completely cool, spread the lemon frosting evenly over each cookie.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

288g

Fat

243g

Carbs

47g

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Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von Butter Meltaways With Lemon Frosting?

Butter Meltaways With Lemon Frosting dauert insgesamt etwa 92 Minuten – ungefähr 60 Minuten Vorbereitung und 32 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat Butter Meltaways With Lemon Frosting?

Butter Meltaways With Lemon Frosting hat etwa 1277.4 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 12 g Eiweiß, 47 g Kohlenhydraten und 118 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für Butter Meltaways With Lemon Frosting?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für Butter Meltaways With Lemon Frosting sind Butter, Powdered Sugar, All Purpose Flour, Cornstarch, Fresh Lemon Juice, Lemon Rind. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.

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