Lemon Meltaways
Source of Recipe
Internet
List of Ingredients
Dough:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup softened butter
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Icing:
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup softened butter
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
Recipe
In large mixing bowl, combine all dough ingredients. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well-mixed (2 to 3 minutes).
Divide dough in half. Shape each half into an 8- by 1-inch roll. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm (1 to 2 hours).
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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 mixing bowl, combine all icing ingredients. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until fluffy (1 to 2 minutes). Frost cooled cookies.
Makes 4 dozen.
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