Welcome to the realm of culinary delight, where taste buds awaken and hearts flutter at the mention of melt-in-your-mouth lemon drop cookies. These delectable treats are a symphony of flavors, a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, soft and chewy. As you sink your teeth into one of these cookies, a burst of citrusy goodness explodes in your mouth, leaving a refreshing trail that lingers long after the last bite. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets of creating these heavenly cookies, transforming your kitchen into a bakery of sweet dreams.
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LEMON DROP COOKIES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter and 1 cup powdered sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed. Stir in flour, cornstarch, lemon zest, and vanilla and mix well.
- Form the dough into 3/4-inch balls and place them on the prepared cookie sheet about 1 1/2 inches apart. Flatten them a little with your palm.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Allow the cookies to rest for 2 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the icing, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a separate bowl. If the mixture is too thick, add more lemon juice. If it's too thin, add powdered sugar to thicken.
- Once cookies have cooled, dip the tops in icing and place back on the parchment paper. Give the icing 15 to 30 minutes to set. The cookies will need to set for at least 24 hours.
- The icing to fully dry. But if you're not too worried about the icing being a little wet, feel free to enjoy right away!
Nutrition Facts :
MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH LEMON DROP COOKIES
The addition of cornstarch to these cookies really makes them melt in your mouth! The fact that they are egg-free makes them good for those allergic to eggs, and since the cookies are little, it is easy to eat a bunch - unfortunately... :) These are a nice addition to a summer BBQ, a baby shower, or any get-together. These can be made with any citrus fruit, but we like lemon the best!
Provided by Greeny4444
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 60 cookies, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350°F
- In large bowl, beat butter and 1 cup powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed. Stir in flour, cornstarch, lemon zest and vanilla until well blended.
- Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls and place about 1 1/2 inches apart on a parchment-lined cookie sheet and flatten a little.
- Bake 9 to 11 minutes, or until edges are light golden brown. Remove carefully from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.
- Whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a small bowl. Stir in additional juice if necessary, or powdered sugar to thicken.
- Dip the tops of the cooled cookies in icing and place on the parchment paper that you baked the cookies on, to harden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.9, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 48.8, Sodium 163.2, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 12, Protein 2.5
MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH LEMON CUTOUTS
Full of lemony flavor, these cookies are great for any time of year and always popular with family and friends.-Patricia C. Quinn, Omaha, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Preheat oven to 375°. Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. flower-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Bake 6-8 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a bowl, beat cream cheese, shortening and extracts until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over cookies; sprinkle with colored sugar. Let stand until set. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts :
LEMON MELTAWAYS
These frosted lemon cookies are a delicious refrigerator cookie, and they are quick and easy to make.
Provided by Susan Lewis
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Time 3h20m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup butter and 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Combine the flour and corn starch, and blend into the lemon mixture to form a soft dough. Divide dough in half, roll each half into a log about 8 inches long and 1 inch in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until firm.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut each roll into 1/4 inch slices and place onto the cookie sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes, or until set. Cool completely before frosting.
- In a small bowl, blend together 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest with an electric mixer until smooth. Frost cookies and allow to dry before serving or storing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 27.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
LEMON MELTAWAYS
Both the cookie and the frosting are spiked with lemon in these melt-in-your-mouth goodies. Your family won't be able to get enough of this lemon butter meltaway cookie recipe. -Mary Houchin, Lebanon, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat butter and confectioners' sugar until blended. Beat in lemon juice. In a small bowl, whisk flour and cornstarch; gradually beat into butter mixture. Divide dough in half; shape each into an 8-in.-long roll. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate 2 hours or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 8-12 minutes or until firm. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in lemon zest, lemon juice and, if desired, food coloring. Spread over cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
MELT IN YOUR MOUTH COOKIES III
This recipe makes 3 dozen cookies, takes 15 minutes to put together - chills for one hour in the fridge before slicing. It can be prepared ahead and the dough freezes well.
Provided by LindaK
Categories Desserts Cookies Sugar Cookies
Time 1h25m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine the butter, flour and confectioners' sugar together. At first it will have a pie crust consistency. Roll into one large log and wrap in wax paper or plastic wrap. Chill for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Slice chilled log into 1/4 inch thick slices. Place cookies on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until edges just begin to turn golden, about 10 minutes. Watch carefully so they don't burn.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 81.6 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH COOKIES
These cookies really do melt in your mouth, and they're just as good without the pecans if you don't have them to hand.
Provided by Sackville
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 60 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cream butter and sugar together.
- Add water and vanilla to the mixture.
- Gradually add flour, fold in nuts.
- Roll dough into 1 inch balls.
- Place on ungreased baking sheets and flatten with fingers.
- Bake at 300 F for 20-25 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack.
Tips:
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice, but the flavor will be less intense.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help the cookies to be chewy and tender.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
- Bake the cookies at a moderate temperature. This will help them to bake evenly and prevent them from burning.
- Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. If you frost the cookies while they are still warm, the frosting will melt and run.
Conclusion:
Lemon drop cookies are a classic cookie that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and always a hit with people of all ages. Whether you are looking for a cookie to serve at a party or just to enjoy as a snack, lemon drop cookies are a great choice.
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