Lemon Meltaways

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LEMON MELTAWAYS

 

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup butter, softened (1 and 1/2 sticks)

1/2 cup cornstarch

1/3 cup powdered sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel

 

FROSTING

 

3/4 cup powdered sugar

1/4 cup butter, softened

1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel

1 teaspoon lemon juice

 

Combine all cookie ingredients in large bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl

often, until well mixed.

 

Divide dough in half.

 

Shape each half into 8x1-inch log. Wrap each in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate

until firm (1 to 2 hours).

 

Heat oven to 350°F.

 

Cut each log into 1/4-inch slices with sharp knife. Place 2 inches apart onto

ungreased cookie sheet.

 

Bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until set. (Cookies will not brown.) Cool

completely.

 

Combine all frosting ingredients in small bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping

bowl often, until fluffy. Frost cooled cookies.