Butter Meltaways with Lemon Frosting
Indulge in the delicate, melt-in-your-mouth bliss of Butter Meltaways with Lemon Frosting, a cookie that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. These buttery, tender cookies are made with a blend of cornstarch and all-purpose flour for a velvety texture, then topped with a luscious lemon frosting bursting with fresh citrus flavor. The creamy frosting, made from zesty lemon juice and zest, adds just the right amount of tangy sweetness to balance the rich, buttery base. Perfect for afternoon tea, spring gatherings, or a simple treat anytime, these cookies are irresistibly light and easy to make in under 35 minutes. Serve them at room temperature for a truly divine dessert experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams Unsalted butter
- 60 grams Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 240 grams All-purpose flour
- 30 grams Cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 120 grams Powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 30 grams Unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter (226 grams) and powdered sugar (60 grams) together until light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract (1 teaspoon) until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour (240 grams), cornstarch (30 grams), and salt (0.25 teaspoons).
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a smooth ball. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Lightly flatten each ball with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass for an even surface.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but not browned. The cookies should remain pale.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the lemon frosting, beat the powdered sugar (120 grams) and softened butter (30 grams) together until combined.
Add the lemon juice (2 tablespoons) and lemon zest (1 teaspoon), and continue to beat until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a small amount of lemon frosting over the top of each cookie using a butter knife or small offset spatula.
Let the frosting set at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Enjoy your Butter Meltaways with Lemon Frosting and store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3571 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 220.4 g | 283% | |
| Saturated Fat | 128.8 g | 644% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 566 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 634 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 393.7 g | 143% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 180.5 g | ||
| Protein | 26.9 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 363 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
