How fun and cheerful are these cookies? I’m loving the bright burst of color and lemony flavor.
I don’t usually go for color-dyed food unless it’s natural, but today we are doing it.
By the way, my aversion to eating bright, artificially colored food has nothing to do with any “healthy choices” or lack there of. I just always feel like I’m eating paintβit’s totally a mental thing.
So when I do color and it’s not naturally dyed, I try to keep it light in shading. Because that makes total sense right? Gah. To make it worse, I always make a “color exception” for macarons. Now those, I love them bright and deep in color!
To grab the recipe, hit the jump here to Better Homes and Garden blog Delish Dish.
Marla Meridith says
These cookies look amazing & the color is so beautiful!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
These are SERIOUSLY beautiful! I love how bright and summery they are. Pinning!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
Just looking at these beauties makes me happy. So I know that eating them is going to make me even happier! π
Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog says
These are so fun to look at, makes me think of sunshine and happy thoughts – a definite must for summer π Off to check out the recipe!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
I also usually don’t go for color-dyed food unless itβs natural, but I let things go in the summer. . because sometimes you just need that perfect yellow, blue or neon pink (my kids) that you can’t quite get from the natural stuff. and sometimes I just don’t want to spend $14 on natural food dye! π love these meltaways!!
Maria says
Beautiful colors and so cute!!
Shareba @ In Search Of Yummy-ness says
I love how you decorated these cookies! They look amazing π
Mary Ann Dwyer @ the beach house kitchen says
Naomi these look so refreshing! The perfect summer cookie!
Connie says
I feel the same way you do about the food coloring. I really have a hard time understanding the appeal of red velvet cake. I do make it sometimes, because friends request it. Like you, I feel less food coloring is desirable if you’re going to ingest it. I use only half the amount of food coloring called for, and I feel it is plenty bright.
With that being said, I think your citrus cookies look bright and fun for summer–and I bet the cookies would still be delicious not tinted.
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
I almost don’t want to eat these gorgeous cookies, I’d like to just stare at them because they are totally making my heart smile. But, now my tummy is jealous of my heart… so I guess I’m going to have to make a double batch. Continuously. One to eat while I’m staring and smiling at the other. And repeat. π I’m with you on not normally using food dye.. however, there is ALWAYS an exception and these are most definitely worth breaking All the rules!! Love these! Pinned!!
Heather Christo says
I just love the color and flavor of these adorable cookies!
Gaby says
So so cute!! Love all the colors!
Jenny Flake says
These are so much fun, perfect for summer!
Allie | Baking A Moment says
They are adorable Naomi and they sound so light and summery! I’m not a huge fan of food coloring either but I’ll take it in small doses, and with macarons it’s essential!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
So summery, like citrus gems!
Julie @ Table for Two says
I can already taste these already!! I love citrus-flavored desserts!
Zainab says
Wow!! These are just too pretty π
Tieghan says
These are so fun! I love the bright and vibrant colors!! Perfect for summer! π
Tori@Gringalicious.com says
Yum! I love meltaways! Too bad meltaways don’t melt pounds away because I think I’m going to have to dig out my fat pants when I dig into these!
Sarah | Broma Bakery says
Oh these look delish! I’ve never had a meltaway, but you’re making me want to change that immediately.
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
I need to make these meltaways! My girls will love them! So fun!
Heidi @foodiecrush says
Heading over to see just how you did it. So fun.
Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet says
These cookies make me smile. Absolutely adorable and I am sure they taste great too! Pinning!
Hala says
Hello… something is wrong and i can’t be directed to bhg website. Can somebody help and write the recipe? thanks
Brian says
Thanks so much for this recipe. Made these last night for a summer concert in the park. These are so light and crisp and they melt in your mouth. Love it.
Christine Hwang says
Hi! The link to the citrus meltaway cookies is wrong. Can you repost the link to the recipe? Thank you so much! These look amazing!
Christine Hwang says
Nevermind! I found it!
Donna B says
I cannot find the citrus metaway cookie recipe?
human brazilian hair says
It looks like hamburger candy.
mathpuu says
wow ,so amazing . beatiful cookies ever
Elizabeth Walch says
These citrus meltaways look great, but where is the recipe???