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Gluten-Free Lemon Meltaway Cookies

A stack of four Gluten-Free Lemon Meltaway Cookies heavily dusted with powdered sugar on a white plate.
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Make tender, crumbly gluten-free lemon meltaway cookies with a bright citrus flavor and a sweet powdered sugar coating.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, for coating

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the vanilla extract and egg yolk until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice until evenly distributed. The dough will be soft.
  7. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look pale. Do not overbake to keep them tender.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once the cookies are completely cool, place the powdered sugar in a shallow dish. Roll each cookie in the powdered sugar until fully coated.
  11. If the coating is thin, let the cookies sit for 10 minutes, then roll them a second time in the powdered sugar for a thicker meltaway finish.

Notes

  • Use a high-quality gluten-free flour blend that contains xanthan gum for the best texture.
  • For a stronger lemon flavor, you can increase the zest to 1 1/2 tablespoons.
  • If you need a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with a solid vegan butter stick.

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