Ingredients for Melt In Your Mouth Lemon Drop Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- Vanilla Extract
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
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How to Make Melt In Your Mouth Lemon Drop Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 cup powdered sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 2 tablespoons lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Roll dough into 3/4-inch balls. Place them about 1 1/2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet and gently flatten each ball with a fork.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Carefully remove cookies from the baking sheet and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While cookies cool, prepare the icing: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest until smooth. Add more lemon juice for a thinner consistency or powdered sugar to thicken.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, dip the tops into the icing and place them back on the parchment paper to allow the icing to set.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
47g
Fat
58g
Carbs
10g
