You’ll use just a tad less than two sticks of butter to make these delicate little gems.

Ingredients

3/4cupplus 2 Tbsp.

Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar; beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.

Lemon Meltaways

Credit: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Stir in zest and juice.

Whisk together flour and next 2 ingredients.

Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended.

Cover and chill 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 350.

Drop dough by level spoonfuls 2 inches apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets, using a 1-inch cookie scoop.

Bake at 350 for 13 minutes or until lightly browned around edges.

Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes.

Toss together warm cookies and remaining 1 cup powdered sugar in a small bowl.