Lemon Meltaways

Light and buttery, these lemon bite-sized cookies are a real treat! Easy to make and the perfect cure for that craving when you need a little something sweet.

Ingredients

For the cookie dough:

· 14 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

· 1/2 cup powdered sugar

· 1 tablespoon lemon zest, packed - about 2 lemons

· 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, about 1 lemon

· 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

· 1/4 cup cornstarch

· 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the lemon glaze:

· 1 cup powdered sugar

· 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

· 1 teaspoon lemon zest for garnish if desired

Instructions

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy. Add 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.

2. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest and 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. Gently blend on low until incorporated, scrapping down sides with a spatula as needed.

3. In a small mixing bowl combine the flour, cornstarch and salt. Whisk together.

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