Ingredientes para Lemon Meltaways
- All Purpose Flour
- Cornstarch
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for the frosting)
- 2 cups (4 sticks) softened Land O Lakes butter
- Lemon, Rind Of
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for the frosting)
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Cómo preparar Lemon Meltaways
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened Land O Lakes butter and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in 1/4 cup lemon zest and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
- Divide the dough in half.
- Shape each half into an 8x1-inch roll.
- Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- With a sharp knife, cut each roll into 1/4-inch slices.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool completely on baking sheets.
- While cookies cool, prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened Land O Lakes butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cookies.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
13 g
Sugar
128g
Fat
146g
Carbs
25g
