Lemon Meltaways
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Cooking:
20 min.
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Servings per container:
48
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Ingredients for - Lemon Meltaways

1. Butter, softened - ¾ cup
2. Confectioners' sugar - ⅓ cup
3. Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
4. Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon
5. All-purpose flour - 1 ¼ cups
6. Cornstarch - ½ cup
7. Confectioners' sugar - ¾ cup
8. Butter, softened - ¼ cup
9. Lemon juice - 1 teaspoon
10. Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Lemon Meltaways

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut each roll into 1/4 inch slices and place onto the cookie sheet.

3. Stage

Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes, or until set. Cool completely before frosting.

4. Stage

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.