SLICE 'N' BAKE LEMON GEMS

Slice 'n' Bake Lemon Gems image

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

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3/4 cup(s) confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup(s) confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon(s) grated lemon peel
1 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup(s) cornstarch
1/4 cup(s) colored sugar or nonpareils
ICING:
1 cup(s) confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon(s) grated lemon peel
2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in lemon peel. In another bowl, whisk flour and cornstarch; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or until easy to handle.
Shape into a 7-in.-long roll (about 1-3/4-in. diameter); roll in colored sugar. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate 2-3 hours or until firm.
Preheat oven to 375°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 9-11 minutes or until set and edges are light brown. Cool on pans 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
In a small bowl, mix icing ingredients; spread over cookies. Let stand until set.