Description
Bright, buttery, and blissfully sweet cookies that melt in your mouth, featuring the unique tang of Meyer lemons.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Meyer lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Add the Meyer lemon juice and zest until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Shape small balls of dough (about a tablespoon-sized) and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and cool slightly, then dust generously with powdered sugar while still warm.
- Enjoy! Bite into the buttery lemon goodness.
Notes
For added flavor, incorporate more lemon zest or juice; store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg