Lemon Meltaways

Lemon Meltaways

Savor the zesty bliss of these Lemon Meltaway Cookies, infused with the tangy freshness of lemon zest and AE Dairy's Classic Lemonade. With just six ingredients and no chilling needed, these delicate delights are perfect for any occasion. Treat yourself to a taste of summer in every bite.
Recipe courtesy of Ally's Sweet and Savory Food
10 minutes prep time
Prep Time

10 minutes

serves 18 cookies
Serves

18 cookies

10 minutes cook time
Cook Time

10 minutes

easy difficulty
Difficulty

easy

Directions

  • 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lay parchment paper onto a rimmed cookie sheet.

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  • 2

    In a stand mixer or using a handheld mixer, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.

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  • 3

    Sift in the cornstarch and salt, combining again until smooth. Add in the lemonade.

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  • 4

    Lastly, sift in the flour until a soft dough forms.

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  • 5

    Scoop out a rounded spoon full using a cookie scoop or rolling into a ball with your hands and place the cookies a couple of inches apart on the parchment paper. Take the bottom of a glass cup and press down on each cookie until slightly flattened.

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  • 6

    Bake the cookies for 10 minutes, then allow them to cool slightly.

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  • 7

    In a bowl whisk together the powdered sugar, almond extract and lemonade; until you have a slightly thin consistency.

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  • 8

    Using a spoon put a dollop of icing on to the center and top with additional lemon zest if desired.

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  • 9

    Store the cookies in an airtight container for freshness.

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