LEMON GEMS

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This is a lemony cookie that looks great in a holiday cookie tray. I got it from the Taste of Home magazine.

Provided by Sheri Mullins

Categories     Cookies

Time 3h25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 c butter, softened
1/2 c powdered sugar
1 Tbsp grated lemon peel
1 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c cornstarch
1/4 c colored nonpareils
LEMON ICING
1 c powdered sugar
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • 1. In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in lemon peel.
  • 2. Combine flour and cornstarch; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  • 3. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
  • 4. Shape into 1-3/4 inch diameter roll; roll in non-pareils. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until firm.
  • 5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Unwrap and cut into 1/4 inch slices. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 9-11 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool 1 minute before removing to wire racks.
  • 6. In a small bowl, combine icing ingredients; spread over cookies.

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