LEMON MELTAWAYS

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These frosted lemon cookies are a delicious refrigerator cookie, and they are quick and easy to make.

Provided by Susan Lewis

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup butter, softened
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
¼ cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup butter and 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Combine the flour and corn starch, and blend into the lemon mixture to form a soft dough. Divide dough in half, roll each half into a log about 8 inches long and 1 inch in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut each roll into 1/4 inch slices and place onto the cookie sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes, or until set. Cool completely before frosting.
  • In a small bowl, blend together 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest with an electric mixer until smooth. Frost cookies and allow to dry before serving or storing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 27.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

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