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Lemon Meltaways

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 to 3 drops yellow food coloring, optional

In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and

Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 19, 2008

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Lemon Meltaways cont.

fluffy; beat in lemon juice. Combine the flour and cornstarch;
gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Shape into two
8-in. rolls; wrap each roll in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours
or until firm. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place 2 in.
apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-12 minutes
or until the cookies are firm to the touch. Remove to wire racks to
cool. For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the butter and
confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon
peel and food coloring. Frost cooled cookies.

Yield: about 5 dozen.