I’m pretty much obsessed with anything lemon. All I have to do is see the word “lemon”, and I totally want to try the recipe. That’s what happened a week ago, when a friend shared a recipe via e-mail. AND it was for Lemon Meltaways, which, come on now, how can that be resisted? Not very well! I made them, LOVED them, my kids loved them, and they now have a permanent place in my recipe book. I’m sharing them with you today!! I don’t think you’ll be able to resist them either!
This isn’t a typical cookie recipe, which makes me love it that much more. No beaters are required–just mix up the ingredients, which takes all of about 5 minutes. Tops. After rolling the dough into two logs, it does require refrigeration, but I love that too, because you can prep ahead of time if you need to. I whipped up the cookies the night before I needed them, and the next morning it was super easy to slice, bake, and glaze them. They only require about an hour in the fridge though, so if you need them faster, that works too!
The cookies are light, crisp, and perfect for summer! I know exactly how they got the “meltaway” part of their name. The cookie isn’t super sweet, and allows you to really taste the butter flavor. The lemony glaze adds the sweetness, and a little more tartness, to make the combination absolutely perfect!
These would be delightful at any party, wedding shower, baby shower, BBQ…or anywhere, really. Package them up and deliver to a friend or neighbor, and they will love you forever.
Lemon Meltaways
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ C. flour
- ½ C. cornstarch
- 1/3 C. powdered sugar
- ¾ C. butter softened
- 1 tsp lemon peel grated
- 1 ¼ T. lemon juice
- !Glaze
- 1/8 C. butter softened (melted for glaze)
- ¾ C. powdered sugar
- 1 T. lemon juice
Instructions
- Mix all the cookie ingredients. Divide dough in half, and roll into 8x1 inch rolls. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 1-2 hours. Cut into ¼ inch pieces and bake 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Cool completely.
- To make the glaze, combine all ingredients and mix well--removing all lumps of powdered sugar with a whisk. Frost cooled cookies. Sprinkle with lemon zest.
Kim says
Jun 24, 2014 at 2:23 pmThese look yummy! I love all things lemon too. :) Can’t wait to try!
Simply Kierste says
Jun 24, 2014 at 9:52 pmYou’ll have to let me know what you think!!! :)
Amy says
Jun 25, 2014 at 9:58 amI’m an avid follower of yours from Woodstock, GA.
Like you, I love anything lemon. So naturally I was in lemon heaven yesterday when I tried Chick Fil A’s Frosty Lemonade. It’s a lemon version of an Orange Julius and it is DELICIOUS! I thought you should know! :)
Simply Kierste says
Jun 26, 2014 at 10:59 amOh my goodness, I know where I need to go today!!! That sounds fabulous! I definitely should know, thank you. :)
Debra Gray says
Apr 28, 2016 at 10:30 amI’m going to try your Lemon Meltaways this weekend. We are celebrating my dad’s 85th birthday and this sounds like something he would really like. Thank you so much!
Simply Kierste says
Apr 28, 2016 at 8:30 pmYou are so welcome! I hope he likes them! :)
Janet Dames says
May 16, 2017 at 11:18 pmI used the 1/2 cup of cornstarch and thought this cookie was to dry . When the recipe called for 1/2 cup of cornstarch I was thinking maybe that wasn’t the right measurement ? The glaze was delicious!
Simply Kierste Design Co. says
May 17, 2017 at 10:51 amHi, Janet! That is the right measurement, and they are more of a dry cookie, but I think you could use a little less cornstarch if you wanted to. It’s worth a try! :)