Lovely Lemon Meltaway Cookies (Cla, Hy, KF, $)--L Recipe
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Ingredients: COOKIES
¾ cup butter, softened
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
FROSTING
¼ cup butter, softened
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
1 tsp lemon zest, grated
1 tsp lemon juice
1 to 3 drops yellow food coloring, optional
SERVING SUGGESTION (optional)
warm preserves (raspberry, strawberry, or blueberry) as "dipping sauce"
Tools
3 bowls, small
electric mixer
whisk
plastic wrap
working space to shape dough (i.e., large cutting board)
2 baking sheets, ungreased
wire racks
grater (for making zest)
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Directions:In bowl, beat butter and confectioners' sugar until blended.
Beat in lemon juice.
In separate bowl, whisk flour and cornstarch; gradually beat into butter mixture.
Divide dough in half; shape each into an 8" long roll.
Wrap in plastic; refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
Preheat oven to 350°.
Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into ¼" slices.
Place 2" apart on baking sheets.
Bake 8-12 minutes or until firm.
Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
For frosting, in bowl, beat butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth.
Beat in lemon zest, lemon juice and, if desired, food coloring.
Spread over cookies.
Serve with preserve dipping sauce (if desired). |
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Servings:5 dozen cookies, but we can't promise how many servings!!! |
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Notes: {Recipe from Mary Houchin, Taste of Home®}
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[ ] Strawberry--believed to be native to North & South American, Europe, and Asia, grows well in many climates and terrains
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