LEMON LOVER'S COOKIES

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This light cookie will melt in your mouth. They're sure to be a hit wherever you serve them-mine always are!-Virginia Dillard, Whitmire, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield About 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
LEMON FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Additional grated lemon zest, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in lemon juice. Combine the flour, cornstarch and lemon zest; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Shape into a 1-1/2-in. roll; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Bake at 350° until edges are golden brown,10-12 minutes. Gently remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and zest; beat until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies; sprinkle with additional lemon zest if desired. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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