Lemon Meltaways

Lemon Meltaways

Recipe by Susan Lewis from allrecipes.com

Dessert 3 Hr. 20 Mins.

Ingredients

48

48 servings

  • 0.75 cup butter, softened
  • 0.33333298563957 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 0.75 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 0.25 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut each roll into 1/4 inch slices and place onto the cookie sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes, or until set. Cool completely before frosting.
  • 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.

Nutritional Facts

Per 48 servings

  • Calories: 62
  • Carbohydrate: 7g
  • Fat: 4g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Sugar: 3g

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