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Clementine Meltaway Cookies

Clementine Meltaway Cookies That Brighten Your Day

Clementine Meltaway Cookies are light, tender cookies that melt in your mouth with a refreshing citrus flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Adds richness and creaminess
  • 1/4 cup Confectioners’ Sugar Helps create a tender cookie
  • Zest of 1 Clementine Adds vibrant citrus flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Balances the flavors
  • 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Forms the cookie structure
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Contributes to the meltaway effect
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt Elevates the flavor
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar Creates a smooth topping
  • 2 tablespoons Clementine Juice Infuses a fresh citrusy kick
  • 1 tablespoon Half-and-Half Helps achieve ideal consistency

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • wire rack
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Making the Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together the unsalted butter and confectioners’ sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the zest of one clementine and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. Gradually incorporate flour, cornstarch, and kosher salt until a soft dough forms.
  5. Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  7. Cool the cookies on a wire rack for a few minutes.
Preparing the Glaze
  1. Mix confectioners’ sugar with clementine juice and half-and-half until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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