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Lemon Melt-away Cookies

 

Lemon Melt-away Cookies
 
Cookies:
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup powered sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp grated lemon peel
 
Frosting:
3/4 cup powered sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp grated lemon peel
 
In large mixer bowl combine all cookies ingredients.   Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed (2 to 3 minutes).  Divide dough in half.  Shape each half into 8 x 1 inch roll.  Wrap in plastic food wrap.  Refrigerate until firm (1 to 2 hours).  Heat oven to 350 F.  With sharp knife, cut each roll into 1/4  inch slices.  Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.  Bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until set.  Cookies Will Not Brown.  Cool completely.  In small mixer combine all frosting ingredients.  Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until fluffy (1 to 2 minutes).  Frost cooled cookies. 

Yield: 4 dozen cookies.

 

 

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