Lemon Meltaways Are An Easy Slice and Bake Cookie Recipe!
Lemon Cookies are one of those cookie recipes that I try not to make a lot because I am the only one in my house who eats them!! You see I LOVE lemon cookies, and I can’t be trusted if they’re in the house…and that paired with the fact that no one else will eat them is a recipe for a quick 5 pound weight gain!
Lemon Meltaways Are An Easy Slice and Bake Cookie Recipe!Here Are Some Of My Favorite Lemon Cookies:How Do You Make Lemon Meltaways?Can You Make These Lemon Cookies Another Flavor?Get the Recipe
Here Are Some Of My Favorite Lemon Cookies:
Cream Cheese Lemon CookiesLemonhead CookiesLemon Thumbprint Cookies
How Do You Make Lemon Meltaways?
Like I said before, this is a slice and bake cookie recipe, which is great because not only are slice and bakes easy, but they can be made ahead and baked whenever you’re ready, which makes this recipe great for holiday cookie baking when you are baking a lot in a short period of time! You can prep with cookie dough the night before and bake them up when you’re ready!
Why Does This Cookie Dough Use Powdered Sugar?
Powdered Sugar in this dough adds to the melty, soft texture. Using powdered (or confectioners) sugar is essential in this recipe to achieve the texture!
Can You Freeze These Lemon Cookies?
Yep! These cookies freeze beautifully. I prefer to freeze then before icing them, as the icing can get sticky as it thaws. You can even make the dough, wrap it up and freeze the dough in the log shape for later. When you’re ready to bake, allow the cookies to thaw slightly, enough that you can slice them. Then bake them as stated in the recipe!
Can You Make These Lemon Cookies Another Flavor?
Absolutely! Here are some ideas:
Use another form of citrus like orange, or lime!Leave out the citrus entirely and add a Vanilla Bean!Finely chop up some dried cranberries and add those into the dough!Mini Chocolate Chips! About 1/2 cup will be great!Add 1/2 cup shredded coconut and a little coconut extract into the icing!
Looking For More Slice and Bake Cookie Recipes? Try These:
Checkerboard Cookies Refrigerator Sprinkle Cookies Chocolate Shortbread Salted Caramel Pinwheels
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1 cup butter, room temperature 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
Icing
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 – 2 teaspoons lemon zest
