Melt in Your Mouth Lemon Snowdrops
Delicate, buttery, and infused with a bright burst of citrus, these *Melt in Your Mouth Lemon Snowdrops* are the ultimate treat for lemon lovers. Perfect for the holiday season or any time you crave a light yet flavorful dessert, these cookies feature a tender texture thanks to a blend of cornstarch and all-purpose flour. Zesty lemon juice and fragrant lemon zest give them their signature tangy-sweet flavor, while a dusting of powdered sugar creates an irresistible snowy finish. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy lemon cookie recipe is ideal for gifting, entertaining, or satisfying your sweet tooth. With just one bite, you’ll understand why these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are destined to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams unsalted butter
- 120 grams powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 60 grams cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 50 grams powdered sugar (for dusting)
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 and powdered sugar together with a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the butter mixture, and beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Using a small cookie scoop or a teaspoon, portion out the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. The tops should remain pale.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are fully cooled, sift the extra powdered sugar over them for a snowy finish.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days to enjoy later.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.3 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.4 g | 567% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 1225 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 422.4 g | 154% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 169.9 g | ||
| Protein | 27.9 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 408 mg | 9% | |
*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.
