Name: Slice ‘n’ Bake Lemon Gems
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened -; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar -; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest -; 1 cup all-purpose flour -; 1/2 cup cornstarch -; 1/4 cup colored sugar or nonpareils -; Icing: -; 1 cup confectioners' sugar -; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest -; 2 tablespoons lemon juice -

Recipe information

Cooking:

25 min.

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Ingredients for - Slice ‘n’ Bake Lemon Gems

1. 3/4 cup butter, softened -

2. 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar -

3. 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest -

4. 1 cup all-purpose flour -

5. 1/2 cup cornstarch -

6. 1/4 cup colored sugar or nonpareils -

7. Icing: -

8. 1 cup confectioners' sugar -

9. 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest -

10. 2 tablespoons lemon juice -

How to cook deliciously - Slice ‘n’ Bake Lemon Gems

1. Stage

In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in lemon zest. In another bowl, whisk flour and cornstarch; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or until easy to handle.

2. Stage

Shape into a 7-in.-long roll (about 1-3/4-in. diameter); roll in colored sugar. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate 2-3 hours or until firm.

3. Stage

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.

4. Stage

In a small bowl, mix icing ingredients; spread over cookies. Let stand until set.